Monument record MDO816 - Lime kiln at the Cement factory, Charmouth
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Summary
One of two lime kilns built as part of the Charmouth cement factory and dating to the mid 19th century.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of two lime kilns marked on the 1888 25-inch Ordnance Survey map behind the Charmouth Cement Factory. It was probably built as part of the cement factory in 1854. It is not shown' on the 1903 25-inch Ordnance Survey map.
The site was visited in 1992-93 by Peter Stanier, who found no surviving traces of the kiln. (1)
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1994, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993, 33-49 No. 32 (Serial). SDO93.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 33-49 No. 32.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 36429 93045 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Charmouth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 012
Record last edited
Mar 17 2011 10:46AM
