Monument record MDO7569 - Lime kiln at Willwood, Corfe Castle

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Summary

A limekiln recorded as ‘Limekiln’ on the 1963 Ordnance Survey map, ‘disused limekiln’ on the 1926 O/S map and ‘Willwood Limekiln’ on the 1900 O/S map. It has a kiln head that is much higher than usual to give protection from the elements. It has an iron band to hold the top brick course and prevent damage. The lime shed was roofed with stone tiles. It was visited in 1992-3 by Peter Stanier and found to be in good condition with some 80-90% still standing.

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Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 658.
  • <2> 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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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9477 7986 (12m by 12m)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 313

Record last edited

Sep 20 2018 4:33PM

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