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Summary

Limekiln shown on 19th century map at Comer's Ground Quarry to the south of Bridwick Farm

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1106774: LIMEKILN CIRCA 600 METRES SOUTH WEST OF BRIDWICK FARMHOUSE
• SHINE: Listed (Grade II) Limekiln, historic pond and former quarry marked ' Comer's Ground' on Ordnance Survey 1880s-1890s mapping, south of Pound Lane

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS64SW/156
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 97083
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LIME KILN (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

'Limekiln' shown on 19th century map at the northern end of 'Comer's Ground Quarry' to the south of 'Breadwick' farm.

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

'Old Limekiln' shown on early 20th century map at 'Comer's Ground Quarry (Disused)'.

Department of Environment, 1987, Kentisbury, 60 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV64434.

Limekiln circa 600 metres south west of Bridwick farmhouse. 19th century limekiln built of unrendered stone rubble with a brick-lined well. Virtually square on plan, built into bank. Single semi-circular arched swallow to front. The brick-lined well, iron raking grille and iron stoking door survive to this remarkably complete example.

Akers, R. + Goodwin, D., 1994, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV343817.

Rectangular kiln built of stone rubble set into a bank facing almost due north. Core is brick-lined. One ante-chamber and drawhole.

Holley, S., 1999, Limekilns on Exmoor and at Combe Martin (Report - non-specific). SDV343818.

Site visited on 23rd November 1966. Large rectangular kiln, with tapering sides and large square sided access tunnel, arched. Small area around draw hole has collapsed, supporting stone between draw hole and poke hole sagging. Cylindrical combustion chamber, lined, in good condition. Other details: Site 088 with photographs.

English Heritage, 2009, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV343599.

Limekiln to the south od Bridwick farm Listed on 9th April 1987. Other details: LBS Number 97083.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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