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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTFIELD IRON MINE | Eastfield Iron Mine (No. 4) | Mr W. Lamb Muir of Alama Cottage Manager Mr James Forrest Engineer |
011 | [Situation] About ½ Mile North of Fauldhouse Rows This is a large Mine, being worked by 3 Engines. Two used for the Pumps (80 horse power and 50 horse power) and One for withdrawing minerals and refuse (18 horse power). the depth of shaft being 90 fathoms and the thickness of seam 13 inches: very fine Ironstone is taken from this Mine: it is leased and worked by the Coltness Iron company and is the property of John Storry of Burnhead by Longridge |
| EASTFIELD COAL PIT | Eastfield Coal Pit (No. 3.) | Mr W. Lamb Muir Manager Mr James Forrest Engineer |
011 | [Situation] About ½ Mile North of Fauldhouse Rows Common Coal of a superior Kind is taken from this Pit; it is worked by a Steam Engine of 10 horse power, and the depth of Shaft is 20 fathoms; it is leased and worked by the coldness iron company and is the property of John Storry Esq. Burnhead. |
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