Bo'ness, Kinneil Iron Works, Snab Pits
Ironstone Mine (19th Century)
Site Name Bo'ness, Kinneil Iron Works, Snab Pits
Classification Ironstone Mine (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Snab Brae; Kinneil Ironworks; Castleloan Housing Estate
Canmore ID 211837
Site Number NS98SE 160.02
NGR NS 98599 80953
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/211837
- Council Falkirk
- Parish Bo'ness And Carriden
- Former Region Central
- Former District Falkirk
- Former County West Lothian
NS98SE 160.02 9860 8095
Snab Pits: Two large pits. The western one is 182 fathoms deep, 20 of which is through trap rock. They are searching further for the old coal workings, but they have not yet been discovered. Its water or pumping engine is 80 horse power and the whole are in good repair. There are only 4 men employed at it. The eastern one is 72 fathoms deep, and has a pumping engine of about 80 horse power, and a winding engine about 30 horse power, all in good repair. There is nothing but ironstone worked here, 300 tons of which is worked per day. It affords employment to about 160 men. The thickness of the seam is about 2ft 6 ins. Tenanted by the trustees of the late John Wilson. Property of the Duke of Hamilton.
Ordnance Survey Name Book 1856
The site of the Snab Pits has been built over by the Castleloan Housing Estate.
Information from RCAHMS (DE), March 2002..
