Monument record MDO181 - Lime kiln on Coombe Down Hill, Beaminster
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Summary
A limekiln recorded as ‘limekiln’ on the 1901 Ordnance Survey map. Samples have identified this kiln as burning Welsh culm – anthracite mixed with coal dust. It was visited in 1992-3 by Peter Stanier and found to be in bad condition with only 40-59% remaining. Ruined walls associated with the kiln are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Full Description
A limekiln recorded as ‘limekiln’ on the 1901 Ordnance Survey map. Samples have identified this kiln as burning Welsh culm – anthracite mixed with coal dust. It was visited in 1992-3 by Peter Stanier and found to be in bad condition with only 40-59% remaining.
Ruined walls associated with the kiln are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 (2), they were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4872 9984 (6m by 8m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 076
Record last edited
Jun 17 2024 1:51PM
