Monument record MDO3906 - Lime kiln at Bleet Lane, Gillingham
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Summary
A lime kiln recorded as ‘Old Limekiln’ on the 1:25-inch scale Ordnance Survey map published in 1902. 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 could find no trace of the kiln structure.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset III.12 Revised: 1900, Published: 1902 (Map). SDO11594.
'Old Limekiln'
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1994, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993, 33-49 (Serial). SDO93.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7970 2470 (6m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 130
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 131
Record last edited
Oct 17 2025 1:21PM
