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Bell pits and inclined plane

Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM11234
Site type
Bell pits and inclined plane
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The bell pits and inclined plane located 130 metres south-south-west of Cleugh House in Lanarkshire, Scotland are industrial remains dating to the coal mining period. Bell pits are shallow, bell-shaped mine shafts characteristic of early coal extraction methods, typically sunk to relatively shallow depths before the adoption of deeper shaft mining technology. The associated inclined plane represents later developments in mining infrastructure, used to transport coal or minerals down sloping ground. Together these features constitute evidence of the transition in Scottish mining practices and the industrial activity that shaped the Lanarkshire landscape during the development of its coal industry.

Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of?

The bell pits and inclined plane located 130 metres south-south-west of Cleugh House in Lanarkshire, Scotland are industrial remains dating to the coal mining period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11234.

Who is responsible for protecting Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of?

Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cleugh House, bell pits and inclined plane 130m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Couthally Castle,Carnwath (6.1 km), Calla,broch 650m S of (6.4 km), Calla Doone, hut-circle 500m ESE of (7 km).

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