Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Gunpowder Works
In or near Furnace.
Gunpowder Works — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
David Hawgood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Gunpowder Works is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Place summary
Gunpowder Works is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remnants of historic gunpowder production facilities, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the ruins and gain insight into the processes involved in gunpowder manufacturing. The site is significant for its contribution to the local history and the broader context of industrial development in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1552, -5.1862
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n11282453258 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663886 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunpowder Works?
- Gunpowder Works is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8XN).
- What is Gunpowder Works?
- Gunpowder Works — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Gunpowder Works?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8XN.
- How do I get to Gunpowder Works?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8XN. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.