Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall
Coal shaft, 650m se of cuvey hall

The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall

Scotland
HES SM13797
Site type
Coal shaft, 650m se of cuvey hall
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Moat coal shaft is a coal extraction site located approximately 650 metres south-east of Cuvey Hall in Scotland. The shaft represents evidence of coal mining activity in the region during the post-medieval period, when Scottish coalfields began systematic exploitation. Physical remains at the site consist of the subsidence feature or depression marking the former shaft location, a characteristic indicator of historical coal workings in the landscape. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the HES INSPIRE reference SM13797, documenting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding local extractive industries.

The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall?

The Moat coal shaft is a coal extraction site located approximately 650 metres south-east of Cuvey Hall in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13797.

Who is responsible for protecting The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall?

The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall 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 SM13797.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, The Bungalow, Roman camp 380m W of (7.2 km), Avondale House,palisaded enclosure 630m S of (7.2 km), Myrehead,enclosure 750m NE of (7.4 km).

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