MHG40079 - Ledbeg Marble Quarries
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Type and Period (1)
- ROAD (Undated)
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- None recorded
Full Description
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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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2429 1340 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC21SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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