Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay
Mulreesh, islay

Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay

Scotland
HES SM13753
Site type
Mulreesh, islay
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mulreesh lead mines is a historic mineral extraction site located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The mines represent evidence of lead working in the Hebridean islands, reflecting the mineral resources exploited in this region during the post-medieval period. The site comprises surface workings and associated features characteristic of small-scale lead mining operations. These remains contribute to the archaeological record of Scottish mining heritage and the industrial history of the Inner Hebrides.

Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13753. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay?

Mulreesh lead mines is a historic mineral extraction site located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13753.

Who is responsible for protecting Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay?

Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay 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 SM13753.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Finlaggan,standing stones 190m E of and standing stone 80m WSW of (1.1 km), Finlaggan, settlement, burial ground and assembly site, Islay (1.5 km), Eilean Mhuireill,crannog,Islay (1.9 km).

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