Monument record MDO19566 - Yeates NW Limekilns, Portland
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Summary
A pair of limekiln pots clearly marked on 1828 map and named ‘Lime Kiln’ in 1841. Pair of limekiln pots (not named) clearly marked on 1863 map. The possible trace of one may survive but the site was probably destroyed by a tramway cutting.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pair of limekiln pots clearly marked on 1828 map (1) and named ‘Lime Kiln’ in 1841 (2). Pair of limekiln pots (not named) clearly marked on 1863 map (3). The possible trace of one may survive but the site was probably destroyed by a tramway cutting.
<1> Wyld, J, 1828, Plan of the Island of Portland in the County of Dorset (Map). SDO10236.
<2> 1841, Portland Tithe Map (Map). SDO10253.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6875 7301 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 31 2007 1:19AM
