Monument record MDO215 - Lime kiln at Mapperton Farm, Beaminster
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Summary
A lime kiln recorded as ‘old limekiln’ on the second edition (1900-2) 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. Earthworks associated with the site of the kiln are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Full Description
A lime kiln recorded as ‘old limekiln’ on the second edition (1900-2) 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. Earthworks associated with the site of the kiln are visible on aerial photographs taken in 2009 (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4919 9955 (point) (33 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: 1 007 092
Record last edited
Mar 1 2016 12:24PM
