Bellsgrove Mine [Shaft II]

Ardnamurchan, Strontian, Ruighe Raonuill, Argyllshire.

NGR:	NM 83440 65860
WGS84:	56.73397, -5.54209
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	238 m
Geology:	Lead
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Mine (Lead), 19th cent.

Site of buried shaft on the Bellgrove Vein (E part of the Strontian Main Vein). See 'Bellsgrove Mine (Engine Shaft)' [site #11247] for background info.

Alternative Names: Alex McNevin's Shaft?

Notes: Shown as shaft on 1st Ed. OS 6" map.

No shaft shown at this locality on mine plan AP15359.5, although old shafts (possibly shallow trials or destroyed) are labelled in this general area on APR287.1; possibly Alex McNevin's Shaft.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

Site 11247: Bellsgrove Mine (Engine Shaft)
Argyllshire, Sheet XVIII (includes: Ardgour; Ardnamurchan), Survey date: 1872 Publication date: 1875. - View
Abandonment Plan (BGS, AP15359.5): Section of mine and quarry workings: Strontian Mine. Section Showing Whitesmith, Clashgorm and Bellsgrove Quarries, Clashgorm Shaft, Bellsgrove Shaft, Levels including Grand Level, and old and new stopes. - View
Abandonment Plan (BGS, APR287.1): Plan of Strontian Mines 1819.- View

This entry was last updated: 2026-07-09 17:48:29

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