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Latitude: 57.4286 / 57°25'42"N
Longitude: -5.5855 / 5°35'7"W
OS Eastings: 184849
OS Northings: 843260
OS Grid: NG848432
Mapcode National: GBR D9L2.VQ9
Mapcode Global: WH09H.5KH1
Entry Name: Rassal,copper mine 900m NE of
Scheduled Date: 26 April 1993
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM5666
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Industrial: mines, quarries
Location: Applecross
County: Highland
Electoral Ward: Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Traditional County: Ross-shire
The site consists of the remains of an early copper mine situated on sloping ground west of Rassal Wood.
This mine was opened around 1775, but abandoned due to transport difficulties. The mining complex consists of several elements. The
most prominent is a trench 50m to 60m long with spoil heaps to either side. The trench was excavated to follow a vein of copper and is a maximum of 4m wide and 5m to 6m deep. Downhill from the trench, but exploiting the same vein of copper, is the entrance to a small mine adit. To the S of the trench and mine are the remains of a stone
built enclosure and 2 rectangular buildings - it appears likely that these are associated with the process of copper extraction. Traces of
a track lead from the top of the trench to the E building.
The area proposed for scheduling measures 160m N-S by 160m E-W, to include the trench, mine, buildings, enclosure and trackway, as shown
in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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