Scottish shale Scottish shale

Handaxwood No.3 pit

Parish:
West Calder, Midlothian
Local authority:
West Lothian
Ownership:
Opened:
post 1855
Closed:
pre 1895
Current status of site:
Surface traces obliterated by subsequent quarrying activities
Regional overview:

Pit in the lands of Handaxwood, to the Curdly Ironstone at 14 fathoms. Linked by the inclined tramway also serving Handaxwood No.1 pit

  • Location of pit, and boundary of the lands of Handaxwood