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Fauldhouse, Crofthead Quarry
Sandstone Quarry (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Fauldhouse, Crofthead Quarry
Classification Sandstone Quarry (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 165823
Site Number NS96SW 39
NGR NS 9365 6060
NGR Description Centred NS 9365 6060
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/165823
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Whitburn
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
NS96SW 39 centred 9365 6060
Crofthead Quarry: A sandstone quarry on the estate of Crofthead, which yields large quantities of sandstone. Leased and worked by Mr James Thornton, farmer, Eastfield and the property of James Waddell Esq., Crofthead House.
Name Book (Linlithgowshire), 1855
The site is now occupied by 'Quarry Road' , part of Fauldhouse.
Information from RCAHMS (DE), July 2000
