Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRed Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe
Ironworks 1km s of poolewe

Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe

Scotland
HES SM4389
Site type
Ironworks 1km s of poolewe
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Red Smiddy is an ironworks located approximately one kilometre south of Poolewe in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site represents industrial activity from the early modern period, reflecting Scotland's exploitation of local iron resources and the development of metalworking industries in the Highlands. The remains consist of structural evidence typical of traditional smithy operations, where iron was worked and shaped for both domestic and agricultural use. This ironworks forms part of the broader archaeological record of rural industrial sites in the northwest Highlands, demonstrating the economic activities that sustained local communities during the early modern era.

Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe?

Red Smiddy is an ironworks located approximately one kilometre south of Poolewe in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4389.

Who is responsible for protecting Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe?

Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe 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 SM4389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Red Smiddy,ironworks 1km S of Poolewe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inverewe Old Church, burial ground and symbol stone, Poolewe (1.2 km), Creag an Fhamhair,fort (7.9 km).

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