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HER Number:MDV17684
Name:Sherford Quarry southwestern Limekiln

Summary

Sherford quarry southwestern limekiln shown on 19th century maps

Location

Grid Reference:SX 545 537
Map Sheet:SX55SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBrixton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishPLYMSTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SW/36/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LIME KILN (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Unknown, 1839, Brixton (Cartographic). SDV340526.

Limekiln marked on Tithe Map of Brixton.

Unknown, 1839, Plymstock (Cartographic). SDV340503.

Also on Plymstock Tithe Map, Field Number 600.

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

Limekiln shown as 'L.K.' on 19th century map.

Griffiths, D. M., 1982, Untitled Source (Site Visit). SDV340507.

Circular structure with wing walls recessed into natural stone. Limestone built with central well, and opposing round headed openings. The west of these has been used for storage and has corrugated iron doors. The access from the east opening to the well is filled with lime, and retains its iron grill and door hinge. In good condition.

1982, Untitled Source, 560/28 (Photograph). SDV340525.

Exeter Archaeology, 2000, Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams, 4,12 (Report - Assessment). SDV324147.

Scott Wilson, 2006, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement, Site B4 (Report - Assessment). SDV340472.

Jack, S. + Steadman, S., 2007, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage, Table 9.4 (Report - Assessment). SDV340474.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV324147Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2000. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams. Exeter Archaeology Report. 00.69. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4,12.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV340472Report - Assessment: Scott Wilson. 2006. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement. Scott Wilson Report. D108531. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site B4.
SDV340474Report - Assessment: Jack, S. + Steadman, S.. 2007. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage. Scott Wilson Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.4.
SDV340503Cartographic: Unknown. 1839. Plymstock. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper).
SDV340507Site Visit: Griffiths, D. M.. 1982.
SDV340525Photograph: 1982. Photograph (Paper). 560/28.
SDV340526Cartographic: Unknown. 1839. Brixton. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper).

Associated Monuments

MDV17682Part of: Sherford Quarry, south of Slew, Brixton (Monument)
MDV17682Related to: Sherford Quarry, south of Slew, Brixton (Monument)
MDV16570Related to: Sherford Quarry northern Limekiln (Monument)
MDV16569Related to: Sherford Quarry southeastern Limekiln (Monument)
MDV17682Part of: Sherford Quarry, south of Slew, Brixton (Monument)
MDV17682Related to: Sherford Quarry, south of Slew, Brixton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4380 - Assessment for Sherford New Community

Date Last Edited:Apr 8 2024 3:30PM