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Haywood is a deserted mining village in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing the industrial heritage of the region's coal extraction activity. The site comprises the physical remains of miners' dwellings and associated settlement infrastructure, reflecting the pattern of occupation and abandonment characteristic of Scottish coalfield communities. Dating from the post-medieval period, the village demonstrates the relationship between mineral resource extraction and rural settlement expansion during Scotland's industrial development. The designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of the lived experience and material culture of mining communities in the Central Belt.
Haywood, deserted mining village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9684. View the official record →
Haywood is a deserted mining village in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing the industrial heritage of the region's coal extraction activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9684.
Haywood, deserted mining village 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 SM9684.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calla,broch 650m S of (6.1 km), Calla Doone, hut-circle 500m ESE of (6.4 km), Couthally Castle,Carnwath (6.5 km).
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