EDO5161 - Dorset Limekilns Survey

Peter Stanier conducted a first survey of Dorset limekilns during 1992-3. 'The primary aim... was to indentify and record Dorset's limekilns, as a result of which over 300 sites are now known. The main period of lime burining was from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century, and was mostly concerned with agriculture. The survey examined 'The primary aim of research undertaken in 1992-3 was to indentify and record Dorset's limekilns, as a result of which over 300 sites are now known. The main period of lime burining was from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century, and was mostly concerned with agriculture.' The survey examines the background to the industry in Dorset, as well as the distribution and archaeology of the surviving limekilns today. (1)