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HER Number:MDV45768
Name:Lime Kiln south-west of Lyme Road, Axminster

Summary

Site of limekiln shown on late 18th century map of Axminster. Possible structural remains visible on Royal Air Force aerial photograph.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 302 980
Map Sheet:SY39NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAxminster
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY39NW/65

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Possible structure visible on Royal Air Force aerial photograph.


Weddell, P. J., 1991, Archaeological Appraisal of Potential Development Areas in Axminster and its Environs, 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV99927.

Limekiln shown on late 18th century map of Axminster. It appears to have been abandoned in the 19th century. The site was not accessible during the appraisal and the extent of any surviving remains is, therefore, unknown.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #92593 ]
SDV99927Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1991. Archaeological Appraisal of Potential Development Areas in Axminster and its Environs. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8.

Associated Monuments

MDV49347Related to: Extractive Pits south-west of Lyme Road, Axminster (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 14 2018 2:35PM