Monument record MDO19568 - Easton Lane Limekiln, Portland

‘Limekiln' in 1889 and 1901. Stone-walled shed with corrugated iron roof built against front on road side. Pot is filled at the top. Inside (seen in 1992) drawhole is at an angle to the draw arch. '1926' is carved on stone in wall to left of drawhole. The shed at the front has been converted to a workshop. Overall, in good condition.

‘Limekiln' in 1889 and 1901 (1-2). Stone-walled shed with corrugated iron roof built against front on road side. Pot is filled at the top. Inside (seen in 1992) drawhole is at an angle to the draw arch. '1926' is carved on stone in wall to left of drawhole.(3) The shed at the front has been converted to a workshop. Overall, in good condition. Lime kiln is Listed Grade II (969-1/1/34 1984).

Palmer Dell, Marie, 2001, Archaeological watching brief at Lime Kiln site, Easton Street, Portland SY69057273 (Unpublished document). SDO21266.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1889, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10250.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1901, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10252.

<3> Stanier, P, 1993, Dorset Limekilns: a first survey. Proceedings of the Dorset Archaeological and Natural History Society 115, 48 (Article in serial). SDO10293.

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