Saltcoats (Stevenston) Coal Mine (United Kingdom)
Description added by LeeW
Remains of Newcomen Beam Engine House used to pump water. Installed in c1719 is believed to be the second such type of engine installed in Scotland. In 1732 a larger engine was installed. There may have been a rotative engine at some time. The site sits on the edge of Auchenharvie Golf Course. The shaft may have also served as an air shaft for Auchenharvie Colliery.
NGR: NS 25684 41384
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Other location/mapping information:
Latitude: 55.6339284300331
Longitude: -4.77084624781838
Landranger grid reference: NS256413
Easting: 225600
Northing: 641300