Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine
Mine 1050m wnw of glenmoine

Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine

Scotland
HES SM5490
Site type
Mine 1050m wnw of glenmoine
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Creag Madaidh Mor is an ancient mine located approximately 1050 metres west-north-west of Glenmoine in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of mineral extraction activity in the Scottish Highlands, though detailed scholarly documentation regarding its specific period of operation and the nature of minerals extracted remains limited in the accessible historical record. The designation by Historic Environment Scotland (reference SM5490) indicates its recognition as a site of archaeological significance worthy of statutory protection. The physical remains of the mine workings survive as evidence of past extractive activity in this remote upland location.

Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine?

Creag Madaidh Mor is an ancient mine located approximately 1050 metres west-north-west of Glenmoine in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5490.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine?

Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine 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 SM5490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag Madaidh Mor,mine 1050m WNW of Glenmoine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crinan Canal,Loch a' Bharain canal feeder (9.1 km), Cairnbaan, prehistoric rock art 230m N & 215m NNE of Cairnbaan Hotel (9.3 km), Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (9.6 km).

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