Gallowhill
Colliery (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Gallowhill
Classification Colliery (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 43088
Site Number NS46NE 34
NGR NS 492 651
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Renfrewshire
- Parish Paisley (Renfrew)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Renfrew
- Former County Renfrewshire
NS46NE 34 492 651
In 1649 attempts were made to find coal in the Gallow-green (?Gallowhill). The workings were closed in 1652. Further work was carried out between 1735 and 1751 when the mine was finally abandoned.
W M Metcalfe 1909
