Monument record MDO2099 - Lime Kiln at Old Portesham
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Summary
A lime kiln recorded as ‘old limekiln’ on the second edition (1900-1902) Ordnance Survey map. The date of this kiln is not known but it is most likely to be late nineteenth century. A circular hollow, measuring approximately 7 metres in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs at this location and is considered to be an associated extractive pit.
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Full Description
A lime kiln recorded as ‘old limekiln’ on the second edition (1900-1902) Ordnance Survey map. The date of this kiln is not known but it is most likely to be late nineteenth century. The site was visited in 1992-93 by Peter Stanier, who could find no trace of the kiln structure.
A circular hollow, measuring approximately 7 metres in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs at this location and is considered to be an associated extractive pit. {1} This site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11849 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6059 8627 (20m by 17m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 090 090
Record last edited
May 2 2012 5:10AM