An extensive line of quarries west of Gilmerton along a line between Hvyot’s Bank and Edgehead and West Edge south of the Burdiehouse Burn (Gilmerton Dykes) and a second line of Quarries (the Edgehead Quarries) to the southeast of Gilmerton. Both areas have now been extensively built over.
Gilmerton Limestone Mine
Limestone Mine
Jan 1st, 2024 from GSG by Buddle-Bot
| #4,658 | |
| Midland Valley | |
| Edinburgh | |
| 55.900776, -3.135149 | |
| NT 2912 6810 | |
| Private Land | |
| 137m | |
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