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Woodhead lead mines and smelter is a post-medieval industrial site located near Carsphairn in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The mines and associated smelting works represent the exploitation of lead ore deposits in this region during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when Scottish lead mining underwent significant development. The site comprises evidence of both extractive and processing activities, with physical remains indicative of the technological approaches employed in early modern metal production. This industrial complex reflects the broader economic importance of lead mining to the local and regional economy during the early modern period.
Woodhead lead mines and smelter,Carsphairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5184. View the official record →
Woodhead lead mines and smelter is a post-medieval industrial site located near Carsphairn in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5184.
Woodhead lead mines and smelter,Carsphairn 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 SM5184.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holm of Daltallochan,stone circle & standing stone (2.4 km), Holm of Daltallochan,cross slab (2.5 km), Cairn Avel,cairn 800m S of Carsphairn (3.2 km).
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