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| HER Number: | 169013 |
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| Name: | READYMONEY COVE - C19 lime kiln |
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Summary
C19 lime kiln at Readymoney, with additional ornamentation from use as a folly.
Protected Status
- Conservation Area: FOWEY
- Listed Building (II): Limekiln
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 169013
Monument Type(s):
- LIME KILN (19th Century to Unknown - 1819 AD)
Full description
Founded by William Rashleigh in 1819, after work was delayed in 1810 by a protest from the public when building equipment was thrown into the kiln and smashed, causing damage to the fabric of the kiln (b1). It was restored in 1935 for the Silver Jubilee of GeorgeV.
Good survival of early C19 lime kiln structure with additional ornamentation from use as a folly (b2).
<1> Isham, K, 2000, Lime and Lime Burning in Cornwall, 91 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3625.
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, 2016, Cornish Ports and Harbours: assessing heritage significance, threats, protection and opportunities (Report). SCO27613.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3625 - Bibliographic reference: Isham, K. 2000. Lime and Lime Burning in Cornwall. 91. |
| [b2] | SCO27613 - Report: Cornwall Archaeological Unit. 2016. Cornish Ports and Harbours: assessing heritage significance, threats, protection and opportunities. Devon and Cornwall. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records: none recorded
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