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WLGS 24 Levenseat Quarries and Mines [NS 9547 5799] (Figure 80), (Figure 81), (Figure 82)

WLC site description

Part of the Clackmannan Group sites

Other designations: None

A line of old quarries delineate the outcrop of the Castlecary Limestone (Upper Limestone Formation) a few hundred metres to the east of the current working quarry at Levenseat. Several mines entrances can be seen, just west of the public footpath between Leven Seat and Fauldhouse. Part of Levenseat Quarry immediately west of Leven Seat hill is now used as a landfill site (Figure 80) and the surrounding area is disfigured with much wind-blown plastic rubbish.

(Figure 80) Old mine entrance in Castlecary Limestone, Upper Limestone Formation, Levenseat quarries & mines [NS 9547 5799]. Fauldhouse can be seen in the distance (WLGS 24).

(Figure 81) Old mine entrance in Castlecary Limestone, Upper Limestone Formation, Levenseat quarries & mines [NS 9547 5799] (WLGS 24). Close-up of (Figure 78).

(Figure 82) Levenseat landfill site from Leven Seat hill [NS 9540 5762] (WLGS 24).

(Figure 78) Levenseat Sandstone, Passage Formation. Quarry face is approximately 15 m high. Levenseat working quarry 2 [NS 9397 5748] (WLGS 23).

(Figure 80) Old mine entrance in Castlecary Limestone, Upper Limestone Formation, Levenseat quarries & mines [NS 9547 5799]. Fauldhouse can be seen in the distance (WLGS 24).

(Figure 81) Old mine entrance in Castlecary Limestone, Upper Limestone Formation, Levenseat quarries & mines [NS 9547 5799] (WLGS 24). Close-up of (Figure 78).

(Figure 82) Levenseat landfill site from Leven Seat hill [NS 9540 5762] (WLGS 24).