Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage
Coal shaft, 80m e of cherry tree cottage

St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage

Scotland
HES SM13798
Site type
Coal shaft, 80m e of cherry tree cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Mungo's Pit is a coal shaft located approximately eighty metres east of Cherry Tree Cottage in Fife, Scotland. The shaft represents evidence of coal extraction activity in the region, forming part of the broader industrial heritage of Fife's coalfield development. Coal mining in this area contributed significantly to Scotland's industrial economy, particularly from the eighteenth century onwards, though the precise dating and operational period of this individual shaft would require consultation of detailed mining records and archaeological assessment. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under reference HES INSPIRE SM13798.

St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage?

St Mungo's Pit is a coal shaft located approximately eighty metres east of Cherry Tree Cottage in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13798.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage?

St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage 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 SM13798.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mungo's Pit, coal shaft, 80m E of Cherry Tree Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Avondale House,palisaded enclosure 630m S of (8.2 km), Myrehead,enclosure 750m NE of (8.2 km), Antonine Wall, The Bungalow, Roman camp 380m W of (8.2 km).

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