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Summary

Remains of a limekiln built into a natural bank on the north side of the Mill Brook.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Geophysical anomalies representing archaeological activity including possible deposits of burnt material, pits and other soil-filled features, a barrow and the remains of buildings to the east of Axminster

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY39NW/115/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LIME KILN (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Old limekiln marked.

Horsley, K., 2019, Land East of Axminster, Devon. Archaeological Evaluation Assessment Report, 8, App. 1, pl.24 (Report - Evaluation). SDV364414.

Remains of a limekiln built into a natural bank on the north side of Mill Brook. One surviving arch which supported the roof of the draw hole is visible.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #133116 ]
SDV364414	Report - Evaluation: Horsley, K.. 2019. Land East of Axminster, Devon. Archaeological Evaluation Assessment Report. Wardell Armstrong. APPENDIX 16.3. Digital. 8, App. 1, pl.24.
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Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8709 - Archaeological trench evaluation on land east of Axminster

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