Monument record MHG40079 - Ledbeg Marble Quarries

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Grid reference Centred NC 2429 1340 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC21SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT
Old County SUTHERLAND

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This industry operated from 1799 until 1881. It was initiated by Issac Jopling, a marble merchant from Gateshead. An associated Jopling's road from NC 243134 to NC 237332.

The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900, p.111-113) - Sinclair B Calder, 19

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Sinclair B Calder. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900).

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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