Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay
Iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, raasay

Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay

Scotland
HES SM6594
Site type
Iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, raasay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inverarish Iron Ore Mine, Kilns and Associated Remains is a scheduled monument comprising the substantial remains of an iron ore extraction and processing site located on the island of Raasay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site dates from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, representing a significant phase of industrial enterprise in the Scottish Highlands during the period of intensive mineral exploitation. The remains include evidence of ore working, calcining kilns, and ancillary structures that testify to the scale of mining operations conducted at this location. The site reflects both the geological resources of Raasay and the commercial and technological initiatives undertaken to extract and process iron ore during the industrial era.

Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6594. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay?

Inverarish Iron Ore Mine, Kilns and Associated Remains is a scheduled monument comprising the substantial remains of an iron ore extraction and processing site located on the island of Raasay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6594.

Who is responsible for protecting Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay?

Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay 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 SM6594.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inverarish, iron ore mine, kilns and associated remains, Raasay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Borodale, dun 160m WSW of Old Free Church Manse, Raasay (0.4 km), Cave of Oars,souterrain 250m SE of Raasay House (0.9 km), Raasay House,St Maol-Luag's Chapel,110m NE of (1.1 km).

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