Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAllerston lime kilns

Allerston lime kilns

England
List entry 1021084
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allerston lime kilns is a group of historic industrial structures located in North Yorkshire. The kilns date from the post-medieval period and represent the local lime-burning industry that served agricultural and building purposes across the region. The site consists of the physical remains of lime kilns, which would have been used to calcinate limestone into quicklime, a product essential for mortar, plaster, and soil amendment. Such installations were characteristic features of the Yorkshire landscape from the 17th century onwards, reflecting the importance of lime production to rural and urban development in the period.

Allerston lime kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allerston lime kilns?

Allerston lime kilns is a group of historic industrial structures located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021084.

Who is responsible for protecting Allerston lime kilns?

Allerston lime kilns is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allerston lime kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staple Howe: a palisaded hilltop enclosure in Knapton Plantation (8.3 km), Round barrow on Knapton Brow (8.7 km), A cross dyke on Knapton Wold, 500m west of West Farm (8.7 km).

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