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Clackmannan's Mining Industry in 1896 - A List of Coal Mines

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From the Tables compiled by J.B. Atkinson, H.M.Inspector for the East Scotland District in his Report for 1896

List of Mines worked under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, in Clackmannan, during the Year 1896.

Name of Mine

Situation

Owner and Postal Address

Manager

Under-
Manager
Workers

 

Minerals Worked

 

Remarks (Seam of Coal worked, &c)
U/G
Sur.
Alloa
Alloa
Alloa Coal Company, Alloa
A.Hunter
Robt. Dawson
178
34
Coal, H, M & S, Fireclay
 
Clackmannan
Clackmannan
Clackmannan Coal Co., Clackmannan
Henry Terris
 
159
53
Coal, H, M & S
 
Devon
Sauchie
Alloa Coal Co., Alloa
Jas. Fyfe
 
302
78
Coal, H, M & S
 
Sheardale
Tillicoultry
R. McAllister and Sons, Dollar
R. McAllister
 
8
2
Coal, H, M & S, Fireclay
Standing
Sheriffyards
Alloa
Alloa Coal Co., Alloa
R. Robertson
Jas. Fulton
89
15
   
Tillicoultry
Tillicoultry
Alloa Coal Co., Alloa
R. Robertson
A. Sharp
65
12
Coal, H, M & S
 

 

The initial letters attached to the word "Coal" in the column "Minerals Worked" indicate the kind of Coal produced, as C Coking Coal; G Gas Coal; H Household Coal; M Manufacturing Coal; S Steam Coal.
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