Pair of Limekilns at Grid Reference 833 564
PAIR OF LIMEKILNS AT GRID REFERENCE 833 564
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1108372
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Limekilns at Grid Reference 833 564
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF LIMEKILNS AT GRID REFERENCE 833 564
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- Date:
- 2001-11-08
- Reference:
- IOE01/06093/07
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1108372
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Limekilns at Grid Reference 833 564
- Statutory Address 1:
- PAIR OF LIMEKILNS AT GRID REFERENCE 833 564
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF LIMEKILNS AT GRID REFERENCE 833 564
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- South Hams (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Cornworthy
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 83319 56420
Details
CORNWORTHY SX85NW BOW CREEK 6/67 pair of Limekilns at Grid Reference 833 564
II
Pair of adjoining limekilns. Circa late C19, extended in circa early to mid C19. Local slate rubble. Flat front with two arched openings (swallows), the right hand is probably the original and has a pointed arch, the top corbel of which has collapsed. The left hand is a larger round arch with dressed slate voussoir. Both have stoking holes at the back of the openings. There is a straight masonry joint immediately to the left of the right hand kiln. The kilns are built into the bank for top loading from the higher ground level at the back. The kilns have been infilled with earth and rubble. Including wall in front enclosing small area with opening to left, opposite left hand arch; the wall to the right has partly collapsed. The kilns are situated on the shore of Bow Creek, a tributary of the River Dart.
Listing NGR: SX8331956420
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 100978
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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