Leitters, Lochearnhead
Gold Mine (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Leitters, Lochearnhead
Classification Gold Mine (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 163160
Site Number NN52SE 57
NGR NN 5796 2104
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/163160
- Council Stirling
- Parish Balquhidder
- Former Region Central
- Former District Stirling
- Former County Perthshire
NN52SE 57 5796 2104
The 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Perthshire 1867, sheet xcii) depicts a disused gold mine on the NW slopes of Meall Nan Uamh about 500m NE of the present Leitters farmsteading. At least two roofed buildings are shown, standing in what appears to be a small C-shaped quarry.
Information from RCAHMS (SDB) 3 February 2000
