Monument record MDO751 - Lime kiln, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
A lime kiln recorded as ‘limekiln’ on the first epoch Ordnance Survey map of 1885. 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 very little (1-19%) of the structure survived in poor condition. It was not possible to determine what type of kiln construction this was.
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Full Description
A lime kiln recorded as ‘limekiln’ on the first epoch Ordnance Survey map of 1885. 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 (number 46), who recorded that very little (1-19%) of the structure survived in poor condition. It was not possible to determine what type of kiln construction this was.
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.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 66860 01645 (9m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 055
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 3:48PM
