Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorrantee lead mine,Sunart
Sunart

Corrantee lead mine,Sunart

Scotland
HES SM5513
Site type
Sunart
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corrantee lead mine is a worked lead deposit located in Sunart, Argyllshire, Scotland. The mine represents exploitation of metalliferous ore resources in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the mineral wealth of the region. Lead mining in Sunart occurred during the early modern period, with extraction activities leaving visible traces of workings and associated infrastructure in the landscape. The site's archaeology contributes to understanding of Scottish industrial and economic development during this period of increased mineral resource extraction.

Corrantee lead mine,Sunart is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5513. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corrantee lead mine,Sunart?

Corrantee lead mine is a worked lead deposit located in Sunart, Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5513.

Who is responsible for protecting Corrantee lead mine,Sunart?

Corrantee lead mine,Sunart 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 SM5513.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corrantee lead mine,Sunart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of (2.3 km), Eilean Fhianain, St Finnan's church and stone crosses (5.4 km), Ardery, recessed platforms and associated remains to S and SE of (5.8 km).

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