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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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