Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlack Rock Quarry Lime Kilns
Post Medieval/Modern · Kiln

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE436
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Kiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising lime kilns associated with limestone quarrying and processing activity. The kilns date from the post-medieval period through to modern times, reflecting the sustained exploitation of local limestone resources for agricultural and industrial purposes. The site retains physical evidence of the kiln structures used to calcine limestone into quicklime, a product essential for agricultural improvement and construction applications throughout the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site preserves important material testimony to Pembrokeshire's industrial heritage and the development of lime production technology across several centuries.

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE436. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns?

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising lime kilns associated with limestone quarrying and processing activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE436.

What period does Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns date from?

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns?

Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns 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 PE436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Black Rock Quarry Lime Kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range (1.9 km), Whitewell (3 km), Potter`s Cave (3.7 km).

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