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Crinan Harbour pyroligneous acid works is a nineteenth-century industrial site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, reflecting the region's engagement with chemical manufacturing during the industrial era. Pyroligneous acid, a corrosive liquid obtained through the destructive distillation of wood, was an important chemical commodity used in dyeing, metalworking, and other manufacturing processes. The works would have comprised structures associated with the distillation process and storage facilities necessary for production and distribution of this volatile product. The site represents an aspect of Scotland's diverse industrial heritage beyond textiles and heavy industry, illustrating the chemical industries that developed to support broader manufacturing sectors.
Crinan Harbour, pyroligneous acid works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5814. View the official record →
Crinan Harbour pyroligneous acid works is a nineteenth-century industrial site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, reflecting the region's engagement with chemical manufacturing during the industrial era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5814.
Crinan Harbour, pyroligneous acid works 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 SM5814.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arichonan,township (2.9 km), Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (3 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (3.4 km).
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