Monument record MHG29303 - Strontian Foundry

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Grid reference Centred NM 8119 6120 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM86SW
Old County ARGYLL
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Recently uncovered during building works near Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, the scant remains of an iron foundry. Photos taken and information supplied by G Fox, Strontian.
A M Fox, Highland Council 12.10.00

18 c. Kiln 15ft diam. and other long room 70 ft diam. and a possible "Scotch Hearth". There is a reference to a smelter outside the town, over the bridge.
Evidence - lots of slag, some pan tiles and flooring.
See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 25/01/01.

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  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Site of Strontian Foundry.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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