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Summary

Vis=25/09/1992 (reed and stead). Remains of kiln built into hillside. Open-fronted, with walls surviving to height of c3m. Chimney opening visible but infilled, mortared chert construction. Site overgrown and partially wooded (emafu).

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Old Quarry and Limekiln, 19th century or earlier, south-east of Bewley farm, Membury

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: ST20NE/45/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

CARTER, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV47986.

Lime kiln and pit with wood arch + wings facing sw (carter).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV98691.

Des=carter, r. W.(chard history group)/appendix b - chardstock parish check list/(april 1999)/in chardstock pf.

Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1992 - 1993, Blackdown Hills Survey Archive (Archive - Survey). SDV324187.

Vis=25/09/1992 (reed and stead). Remains of kiln built into hillside. Open-fronted, with walls surviving to height of c3m. Chimney opening visible but infilled, mortared chert construction. Site overgrown and partially wooded.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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