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Islay Lead Mining Company Ltd

A London-based consortium formed in 1872 to bring modern capital investment to Islay's ailing lead-mining industry, building the Cornish engine house and crushing plant at Mulreesh.

Mines operated

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Mulreesh Lead Mines Argyll and Bute 1872–1900

Record created: 22 August 2026 · Last researched: 22 August 2026

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