Monument record MDO3749 - Lime kiln near East Compton, Compton Abbas
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Summary
Remains of an old limekiln of probable nineteenth century date, which was disused by the 1880s. It lay adjacent to an old quarry.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Limekiln east of Gourd's Farm, East Compton, of Stanier's Type B. In 1992-3, it was in an almost complete, good condition. (1)
It is shown on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 1 (1885-8) adjacent to an 'old quarry'. (2)
It is shown on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch maps epoch 2 (19-00-1) and epoch 3 (1928) as an 'old limekiln'
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 33-49.
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8792 1884 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 012 019
Record last edited
Mar 22 2012 8:43AM