Monument record MDO7569 - Lime kiln at Willwood, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A limekiln shown on the 1:25-inch scale Ordnance Survey map published in 1889, on which it is named 'Willwood Limekiln'. 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.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset LVI.10 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.
'Willwood Limekiln'
<1> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 658 (Index). SDO147.
<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1994, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993, 33-49 (Serial). SDO93.
Sources/Archives (3)
- ---XY SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset LVI.10 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889. [Mapped feature: #723475 ]
- <1> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 658.
- <2> 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 (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9477 7986 (12m by 12m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 313
- Previous Historic Environment Record identifier: MDO50767 Duplicate
Record last edited
Jun 22 2026 12:14PM
