Monument record MDO51 - Bishop's Limekiln, Abbotsbury
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Summary
A limekiln first recorded as ‘kiln’ on the 1967 Ordnance Survey map. It is shown as disused on the 1886/1901 O/S maps and is not shown on the 1941 tithe map. The kiln was partly built into a bank so that the kiln head was below or level with the quarry floor to facilitate loading. This kiln was built with two timber arch lintels. The original lime shed has now vanished. It was visited in 1992-3 by Peter Stanier and found to be in good condition with 80-90 percent still remaining.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1994, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993, 33-49 (Serial). SDO93.
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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5879 8587 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 052
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE
Record last edited
Oct 17 2017 3:45PM
