Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBeaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln

Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln

England
List entry 1020688
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Beaumont Quay is a nineteenth-century maritime structure located on Hamford Water in Essex, England. The site comprises a quay and an associated lime kiln, reflecting the commercial and industrial activity that characterised the Essex coast during the Industrial era. The quay facilitated the transport of goods and raw materials by water, whilst the kiln represents the lime-burning industry that served regional construction and agricultural lime markets. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of nineteenth-century waterside commerce and industrial processing in this coastal region.

Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln?

Beaumont Quay is a nineteenth-century maritime structure located on Hamford Water in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020688.

Who is responsible for protecting Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln?

Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln 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 1020688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II bombing decoy HA2 Kirby-le-Soken (2.9 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall (5.5 km), Martello tower K and associated battery south west of Walton Mere (6.5 km).

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