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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPPERS PIT No 1 | Cappers Coal Pit No.1(Ironstone) Cappers Coal Pit No.1 (Ironstone) |
Thomas Wardrop Foreman Mr. William McKinlay |
009 | [situation] About ½ of a Mile W. by S. [West by South] from Torbane This pit is situated a short distance S.W. [South West] of "Snab" and N.W. [North West] of Cappers Plantation - It is 24 fathoms in depth and worked by an engine 15 horse power, The seam including Parrat & Rough Coal & Ironstone is from 2 feet 10 inches to 3 feet 6 inches in thickness - It is worked by the Shotts Iron Company |
| CAPPERS PIT No 2 | Cappers Coal Pit No.2 Cappers Coal Pit No.2 |
Thomas Wardrop Mr. William McKinlay |
009 | [situation] About ¼ of a mile W. by S. [West by South] from Torbane Is situated 12 Chains East of No 1 Pit & North of Cappers Plantation - It is 33 fathoms to the Seam which is from 3 to 4 feet 10 inches in thickness including Rough & Parrat Coal with Ironstone, the latter varying from 6 to 12 inches - The Water engine is 35 and the winding engine is 15 horse power - It is wrought by the Shotts Iron Company |
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