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| HER Number: | MDV18621 |
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| Name: | Limekiln at Straight Point |
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Summary
Site of a limekiln shown on 19th century map at Straight Point
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 036 797 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY07NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exmouth |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LITTLEHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY07NW/99
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LIME KILN (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Abell, G. J., 1932-1933, The Stone at Exmouth, 181 (Article in Serial). SDV102530.
There was a limekiln at Straight Point close to the 'water shute'. Barges discharging limestone from Babbacombe and Berry Head, on the beach. It fell into disuse in the late 19th century when Exmouth Docks were built.
Moore, K. J., 1999, Archaeological Coastal Survey of the East Devon Coast (Report - Survey). SDV102533.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2609 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Circular and square structure shown on Tithe Map. Shown as 'Old Limekiln' on Ordnance Survey 1890 map.
Littleham Tithe Map 1844; Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map (sheet 93SE); SMR.
Ordnance Survey, c1890, 107/7 (Cartographic). SDV102531.
'Old Limekiln' marked on os 25" 1st edition map.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV102530 | Article in Serial: Abell, G. J.. 1932-1933. The Stone at Exmouth. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 17. Unknown. 181. |
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| SDV102531 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. c1890. 107/7. 25". |
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| SDV102533 | Report - Survey: Moore, K. J.. 1999. Archaeological Coastal Survey of the East Devon Coast. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. |
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| SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2609. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 21 2016 1:52PM |
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