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Strontian, Middleshope Mine

Lead Mine (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Strontian, Middleshope Mine

Classification Lead Mine (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Strontian, Lead Mines

Canmore ID 23122

Site Number NM86NW 3.02

NGR NM 830 653

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Ardnamurchan
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Lochaber
  • Former County Argyll

Archaeology Notes

NM86NW 3.02 830 653

NM 829 654 A more massive building is built into a rock face and measures 10 x 3m with walls up to 1m thick, and is divided into two compartments measuring 5 x 3m and 4 x 3m. The back wall stands to a height of 1.7m and incorporates part of the rock face and spoil from the lead mines in its fabric.

J E Kirby 1997.

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