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Sanquhar Colliery (Knowhead Pit)

Date:	1791
Original Owner (if different from above):	Queensberry. Duke of
Type:	Symington
Where located:	Dumfries, Scotland
Industry:	Colliery
Purpose:	Pumping
Maker:	Symington
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References:	Harvey & Downs-Rose p12,73-5 Carron Co letters OSA VI 1793 p454
Approximate Grid Reference:	278680 610578
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