Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens
Coke ovens

West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens

Scotland
HES SM4151
Site type
Coke ovens
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit coke ovens is a late nineteenth or early twentieth-century industrial installation located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of coke ovens associated with coal mining operations at West Plean, reflecting the technological and industrial development of the Central Belt during this period. Coke ovens of this era were essential to the iron and steel industry, converting coal into coke through controlled heating in brick-built chambers. The physical remains at West Plean contribute to the archaeological record of Scotland's intensive coal and iron production heritage.

West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4151. View the official record →

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What is West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens?

West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit coke ovens is a late nineteenth or early twentieth-century industrial installation located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4151.

Who is responsible for protecting West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens?

West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens 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 SM4151.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (6.9 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (7 km), Antonine Wall, Seabegs Wood, rampart, ditch and Military Way (7 km).

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