Thesaurus Term/Concept: DIATOMITE WORKS
| Identifier | -22 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Candidate |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A site where diatomite is extracted from the ground. Diatomite, a white or grey mineral soil formed from the skeletons and shells of microscopic organisms, is used in sound and heat insulation, fireproofing materials and explosives (RCAHMS). |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MHG37187 INVER TOTE, DIATOMITE WORKS (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG37188 INVER TOTE, DIATOMITE WORKS (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG5104 Loch Cuithir (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MHG23756 Skye, Sheader, Possible Diatomite Works Shed (Monument) |