Different date, but perhaps this is the same?:
http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/321.html
Barbara
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From: Peter King <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 16:20
Subject: Re: Devonton Colliery
I would guess this was associated with Devon Ironworks also called Sauchie,
which was built in 1793, apparently by Roebuck & Co, with John Roebuck as
managing partner. In 1805, the owners were Gordon & Co (possibly a London
iron merchant house) and in 1810 Edington & Co. It was 3 miles north of
Alloa. I suspect the variations in the name imply that it was not very
successful at times and was being re-branded.
Peter King
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From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Graham Owens
Sent: 22 February 2012 11:20
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Subject: Re: Devonton Colliery
Mike
I do not recognise the name Devonton Colliery, but I suspect that it is most
probably in Clackmannanshire. The was a thriving coal and ironstone industry
based around Alloa, Tillicoultry and Dollar from the late 18th Century
supplying the local ironworks and for export via the port at Alloa. The
principal drainage feature in the district are the Rivers Devon and Black
Devon
I suspect that you might try investigating the former Devon Colliery at New
Sauchie (which was sunk sometime in the early 18th century mine but closed
in 1854. The pit was subsequently re-established and recommenced production
around 1879 and lasted till the early 1960's. It sits on the south side of
the Devon valley and it is conceivable that Devonton could have been an
early name?
Cheers
Graham
Quoting Mike Gill <[log in to unmask]>:
> Does anyone on the list know where Devonton Colliery was?
>
> I have a reference to a shaft accident (multiple deaths by gravity)
> there on September 9th 1816, but contemporary newspaper accounts give
> no clue as to its whereabouts.
>
> Mike Gill
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