Lead Ingot / ‘Pig’

This particular ‘pig’ was found on the site of the former Buccleuch smelt Mill in 2000.

Object no :

WHMI009n

Collection :

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

Wanlockhead

Dimensions :

100cwt

Materials :

lead

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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