Monument record MDO19570 - Avalanche Road Limekiln, Portland
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Summary
Limekiln in 1901 and 1926. Said to have worked until 1927, when Milvertons started kiln at Inmosthay. Shed (in use) built against front and hiding draw arch area. In 1999 the top was open, surrounded by remains of a wall; open pot measured c.1.8m diameter.
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Full Description
Limekiln in 1901 and 1926 (1-2). Said to have worked until 1927, when Milvertons started kiln at Inmosthay. (3) Shed (in use) built against front and hiding draw arch area. In 1999 the top was open, surrounded by remains of a wall; open pot measured c.1.8m diameter (4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10268 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.15.
- <2> SDO10269 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.15.
- <3> SDO10293 Article in serial: Stanier, P. 1993. 'Dorset Limekilns: a first survey', Proceedings of the Dorset Archaeological & Natural History Society. 115. 48.
- <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 SDO10260 Unpublished document: AC Archaeology. 2002.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 6857 7059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 2 2012 5:29AM
