Mining memorial stone
Introduction
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Mining memorial stone
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 8 Aug 2020
The plaque reads: "In memory of the boys and men of Galston and Loudoun Parishes who were killed in the mining industry and whose names are recorded elsewhere". There’s nothing left to show that collieries ever existed in this area although they were the major local employers for many years. The plaque also reminds us of days when young boys were expected to work in the pits alongside their fathers.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.59789
Longitude
-4.380739