Monument record MDO19569 - Inmosthay Limekilns, Portland
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Summary
Pair of large limekilns. There was a single limekiln in 1927, with a second kiln added on south side in 1931. Both worked by Messrs. Sydney Milverton & Sons until 1959. Part later demolished when wall became dangerous. Large corrugated iron shed in front was recently demolished (1999), revealing both draw arches with horizontal lintels. This is the last example of a twentieth-century limekiln on Portland.
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Full Description
Pair of large limekilns. Single limekiln in 1927 (1), with second kiln added on south side in 1931. Both worked by Messrs. Sydney Milverton & Sons until 1959 (2). Part later demolished when wall became dangerous. (3) Large corrugated iron shed in front was recently demolished (1999), revealing both draw arches with horizontal lintels. This is the last example of a twentieth-century limekiln on Portland. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10242 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11. 25 inch.
- <2> SDO10293 Article in serial: Stanier, P. 1993. 'Dorset Limekilns: a first survey', Proceedings of the Dorset Archaeological & Natural History Society. 115. 48.
- <3> SDO10296 Article in serial: Stanier, P. 1995. 'More Dorset Limekilns', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 117. 92-93.
- <4> SDO10260 Unpublished document: AC Archaeology. 2002. The Isle of Portland Review of Mineral Planning Permissions Stage 1: archaeological baseline study for Hanson Bath & Portland Stone, document no. 4299/1/4..
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6903 7255 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 31 2007 1:55AM
