Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLouisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn
Antimony mine and workings, glenshanna burn

Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn

Scotland
HES SM4454
Site type
Antimony mine and workings, glenshanna burn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Louisa Mine is an antimony mine and associated workings located at Glenshanna Burn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents industrial mineral extraction activity, with antimony being a valuable metal historically exploited for various commercial and manufacturing purposes. The mine workings comprise physical remains typical of small-scale metalliferous mining operations, including excavated features related to ore extraction and processing. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record as a significant example of Scotland's mineral extraction heritage.

Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn?

Louisa Mine is an antimony mine and associated workings located at Glenshanna Burn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4454.

Who is responsible for protecting Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn?

Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn 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 SM4454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Louisa Mine, antimony mine and workings, Glenshanna Burn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calkin,settlements and cultivation terraces 300m N of (7.7 km), Calkin,settlement 300m E of (8 km), Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of (8.3 km).

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