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Summary

Rocknell quarry limekiln. Marked on tithe map (field no.617)(tithe map). Vis=7/7/1982(griffiths) large rectangular square building on roadside. Partially ruined and ivy-covered. Two kilns visible. Local resident reported that this limekiln was last in use fifty years ago (griffiths). Vis=two kilns within a ruined rectangular building on roadside (north). Marked on tm. One is situated at w of building and is very overgrown, other built into rear of building and has bricked-up chute (reed + turton).

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: ST01NE/11/1
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 95883

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LIME KILN (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Clements, H. A., Report on Buildings at Risk in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills, 21, 69, 108 (Report - non-specific). SDV344049.

Risk level 3A. Poor condition (B.A.R. 2.O.3A). Other details: Photo.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV22836.

Rocknell quarry limekiln. Marked on tithe map (field no.617)(tithe map). Vis=7/7/1982(griffiths) large rectangular square building on roadside. Partially ruined and ivy-covered. Two kilns visible. Local resident reported that this limekiln was last in use fifty years ago (griffiths). Vis=two kilns within a ruined rectangular building on roadside (north). Marked on tm. One is situated at w of building and is very overgrown, other built into rear of building and has bricked-up chute (reed + turton).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV42020.

Des=tithe map in dro/copy in parish file.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV42021.

Des=dcc conservation section photo/547/2(1982).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV42022.

Reed, s. J. + turton, s. D. /archaeological assessment of westleigh quarry, burlescombe/(1993)3/(emafu report 93.53).

McCallum, D., 1993, Survey of Limekilns, Westleigh Quarry (Un-published). SDV347749.

Kiln 8. Adjacent to access to quarry. Lean-to to eastern side.

English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.

Limekilns at ST053 168. Probably early 19th century. Stone rubble with brick dressings. Set of 3 limekilns built against a steep south-east facing slope. To right an oblong block projects forward and it contains 2 kilns raked out from the sides. To left another is built into the hillslope and raked out from the front. All have tall arches with brick segmental heads and stepping down and inwards in a series of 3 similar arches to the blocked raking out hole through to a circular brick-lined vat. They could be loaded from the top of the slope. This is one of a group of limekilns close to the Westleight Quarry which still produces limestone. Date listed: 17th March 1988.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4580 - Buildings at Risk Survey

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