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Laggan saltpans and coal pits north-west of Laggan is a complex of industrial sites in Bute, Scotland, comprising saltpan installations and coal extraction workings that represent the exploitation of local mineral resources in the early modern period. The saltpans would have been used for the evaporation of seawater to produce salt, a commodity of considerable economic value in medieval and early modern Scotland for food preservation and trade. The associated coal pits indicate concurrent extraction of coal, likely for fuel used in the salt-making process itself, demonstrating an integrated approach to industrial production on the island. The site survives as earthwork and structural remains that document the medieval to early modern industrial economy of Bute and its participation in wider Scottish commercial networks.
Laggan,saltpans & coal pits NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4222. View the official record →
Laggan saltpans and coal pits north-west of Laggan is a complex of industrial sites in Bute, Scotland, comprising saltpan installations and coal extraction workings that represent the exploitation of local mineral resources in the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4222.
Laggan,saltpans & coal pits NW of 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 SM4222.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Laggantuin,deserted settlement (3.6 km), Lochranza Castle, Arran (3.9 km), Torr an t'Sean Chaisteil,fort,Lochranza (4.5 km).
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