Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart
Allt feith dhomhnuill, sunart

Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart

Scotland
HES SM5623
Site type
Allt feith dhomhnuill, sunart
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fee Donald Lead Mine is a lead mining site located in Sunart, Argyllshire, Scotland. The mine represents industrial activity from the eighteenth century, when lead extraction was undertaken in this Highland locality. The workings comprise evidence of underground mining operations characteristic of early modern metal extraction, with physical remains visible in the landscape that reflect the methods employed during its period of operation. The site contributes to understanding the broader history of mineral exploitation and industrial development in the Scottish Highlands during the early modern period.

Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5623. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart?

Fee Donald Lead Mine is a lead mining site located in Sunart, Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5623.

Who is responsible for protecting Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart?

Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, 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 SM5623.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of (5.7 km), Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement (7.2 km), Creach Bheinn, survey camp and cairn (8.8 km).

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