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| HER Number: | MDV31263 |
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| Name: | Lime Kiln, Combe Martin |
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Summary
A lime kiln is depicted on historic Ordnance Survey maps. The kiln is semi-circular and built against a bank.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 579 468 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS54NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Combe Martin |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | COMBE MARTIN |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54NE/78
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LIME KILN (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Holley, S., Limekilns (Report - Survey). SDV64879.
Vis=14/12/1996 (holley) the kiln is semi-circular and built against a bank. Masonry and part of the combustion chamber survives, but not to its full height. The two sides of the kiln have collapsed (probably the original site of the draw holes). There is a dog leg ramp giving access to the kiln head. 'limekiln' marked on 2nd ed 25" (1904) os map. The kiln is constructed of stone (slate) and the dimensions of the combustion chamber are diam 3.5m and height c.6m (holley).
1905, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73458.
No sign of limekiln on os 6" (1905) map.
1967, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73459.
'kiln (disused)' shown on os 6" (1967) map.
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73462.
Des=os 6"(1905)map.
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73463.
Des=os 6"(1967)map.
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73464.
Rance, c. + weddell, p. J. /archaeological assessment of combe martin sewage works/(1993)6/(emafu report 93.67).
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV73465.
Des=holley, s. /limekilns on exmoor and at combe martin, site 077/(1999)/copy with photograph in smr.
Rance, C., Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV15584.
Remnants survive (rance).
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1115 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
'Limekiln' on 25" (1904) os map. 'Kiln (disused)' on os 6" (1967) map. Visited 1996, kiln semi-circular & built against bank. Masonry & part of combustion chamber survives but not to full height. Sides collapsed. Ramp gives access to kiln head.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV15584 | Migrated Record: Rance, C.. |
| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1115. |
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| SDV64879 | Report - Survey: Holley, S.. Limekilns. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV73458 | Migrated Record: 1905. |
| SDV73459 | Migrated Record: 1967. |
| SDV73462 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV73463 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV73464 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV73465 | Migrated Record: |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 17 2016 9:26AM |
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