Fordell b Colliery, Fife, Scotland, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fordell b Colliery | Colliery |
| Fife | Council Area |
| Scotland | Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
56° 5' 47'' North , 3° 21' 15'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowdenbeath | 11,460 (2017) | 1.8km |
| Crossgates | 2,530 (2017) | 2.0km |
| Kingseat | 770 (2017) | 3.2km |
| Lochgelly | 6,586 (2011) | 4.5km |
| Kelty | 6,590 (2017) | 4.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club | Leith, Edinburgh | 18km |
Coal & Blaes
Mine Owner(s):
1842 Sir P. Durham, Bart.
1854-1880 G.W.M. Henderson
1890-1900 Fordell Trustees
1905-1935 Countess of Buckingham
1938-1940 Mercer Henderson Trust
1945-1946 Captain, Rt Hon. Earl of Buckinghamshire
1947-1966 National Coal Board
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Historical Timeline
| 1843 | Opens | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | March | Closed |
External Links
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