Monument record MDO7287 - Lime kiln at Chaldon Down, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
This limekiln is shown as ‘Old limekiln’ on th 1900 Ordnance Survey map and ‘pit’ on the 1967 O/S map. The kiln is built entirely into a hillside or bank, the pot is surrounded with bedrock or rubble. Only the front wall and draw arch is is built of masonary. It was visited in 1992-3 by Peter Stanier and found to be in fair condition with some 60-70% still surviving.
Map
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Full Description
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 33-49.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7845 8165 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 005 071
Record last edited
Mar 13 2012 4:36AM