Scheduled MonumentsWalesAberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD155
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Graiglas Limekilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising lime-burning installations that served the local agricultural and construction industries. The kilns date from the post-medieval period through to the modern era, reflecting the sustained demand for lime in Welsh rural communities for land improvement and building work. The site retains physical evidence of lime-burning technology characteristic of its period, including the kiln structures themselves which represent important surviving examples of this common but often ephemeral industrial activity. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site contributes to understanding the material economy and industrial heritage of post-medieval Ceredigion.

Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns?

Graiglas Limekilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising lime-burning installations that served the local agricultural and construction industries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD155.

What period does Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns date from?

Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a limekiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns?

Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CD155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended Enclosure 500m N of Pen y Castell (1.9 km), Caer Penrhos (3.5 km), Llech Gron (4.2 km).

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