Description

The monument comprises the remains of early quarrying and mining, visible as a series of pits, many with upcast mounds, as well as an inclined plane

The monument is situated in pasture at about 240-250m O.D. The inclined plane stands proud at the N end but at the S end is in a cutting. It appears to be emerging from the cutting at the S end but is cut short, apparently due to erosion caused by cattle. The smallest of the pits is 8m in diameter narrowing to 3m at the bottom and is c. 1m deep. The largest pit measures 16m in diameter narrowing to 8m in diameter internally and c. 4m deep.

The area proposed for scheduling comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related material may be expected to be found. It is irregular in shape with maximum dimensions of 150m by 58m as marked in red on the accompanying map extract. It is bounded by the Mouse Water on the E and the B7016 on the W.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to an understanding of early mining and quarrying. The importance of the monument is enhanced by the evidence that this monument was in use early in the Lanarkshire coal industry and has not been damaged by later, larger-scale extraction.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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The monuments are recorded by RCAHMS as NS95SE49, Industrial/Extractive; Coal/Bell Pits; Coal Mine.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland