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Summary

Disused limekiln, circa early 19th century in origin. Built into the bank with access to a higher level at the rear for loading.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1108359: LIMEKILN ON NORTH EDGE OF SYMON'S TREE WOOD
• SHINE: Listed Building (Grade II) limekiln and quarry marked on nineteenth century mapping at northern end of Symon's Tree Wood

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76SE/160

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LIME KILN (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Limekiln marked against the north-western side of a quarry at the northen end of Symon's Tree Wood.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Marked as an old limekiln and an old quarry.

Turton, S. D., 1991, Archaeological Assessment of Totnes Northern Villages Sewerage Scheme, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV177638.

The second edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map shows an old limekiln at this location.

Ordnance Survey, 2020, MasterMap 2020 (Cartographic). SDV363413.

Disused limekiln marked.

Historic England, 2020, National Heritage List for England, 1108359 (National Heritage List for England). SDV363414.

Limekiln on north edge of Symon's Tree Wood. Disused lime kiln. Circa early C19. Local limestone rubble. Built into bank with access to higher level at rear for loading.
See listing description for further information.
Date first listed 26th April 1993

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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