Monument record MDO615 - Lime kiln at Bredy Hill (North), Burton Bradstock
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Summary
A lime kiln recorded as ‘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 recorded that most (60-79%) of the structure survived in fair condition. He described the kiln as having a pointed stone-built draw arch.
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Full Description
A lime kiln recorded as ‘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 recorded that most (60-79%) of the structure survived in fair condition. He described the kiln as having a pointed stone-built draw arch. {1}
The location of the lime kiln and an associated rectangular extractive pit are visible on aerial photographs. {2-3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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> SDO11385 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4293-4.
- <3> SDO11384 Aerial Photograph: 20-MAY-1975. CUCAP (RC8AX 250).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5113 9065 (90m by 62m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 022 052
Record last edited
Sep 29 2010 10:28AM