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Ironstone Mine is a mine and surface workings located 800 metres north-north-east of the Well of the Lecht in Banffshire, Scotland. The site lies upon bedrock of the Argyll Group, a Neoproterozoic formation comprising psammite, semipelite and pelite, which provided the geological conditions for ironstone extraction. The workings exploit these metamorphic rocks, which are characteristic of the Highlands' ancient basement geology formed during the late Precambrian period.
The surface features of the mine reflect the industrial exploitation of local iron resources, likely during the 18th or 19th century when such extraction was undertaken across north-east Scotland. The combination of surface workings and subsurface mining indicates systematic quarrying and underground operations to access ore bodies within the bedrock. The site's position in the upland landscape of Banffshire reflects the location-dependent nature of mineral extraction, where deposits were worked wherever geology permitted.
The Ironstone Mine is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5945, recognising its significance as evidence of Scotland's mining heritage and industrial past. The monument survives as earthworks and surface disturbance that document the extraction methods and scale of operations undertaken at this location.
Ironstone Mine,mine & surface workings 800m NNE of Well of the Lecht is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5945. View the official record →
Ironstone Mine is a mine and surface workings located 800 metres north-north-east of the Well of the Lecht in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5945.
Ironstone Mine,mine & surface workings 800m NNE of Well of the Lecht 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 SM5945.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Well of Lecht,well & inscription 550m NNW of Bridge of Leachd (0.9 km), Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie (4.2 km), Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie (4.5 km).
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Ironstone Mine,mine & surface workings 800m NNE of Well of the Lecht stands on Argyll Group, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is psammite, semipelite and pelite.