Scheduled MonumentsEnglandConsall Lime Kilns

Consall Lime Kilns

England
List entry 1021002
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Consall Lime Kilns is a collection of industrial structures located in the Churnet Valley near Consall in Staffordshire, dating from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The site comprises multiple lime kilns constructed to exploit local limestone deposits, forming part of the broader industrial development of the region during the Georgian and Victorian periods. These kilns represent the technological and economic importance of lime production to local building, agriculture, and industrial processes throughout this era. The monuments survive as substantial stone structures that illustrate the methods and scale of lime manufacturing in the Midlands during this period of industrial expansion.

Consall Lime Kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Consall Lime Kilns?

Consall Lime Kilns is a collection of industrial structures located in the Churnet Valley near Consall in Staffordshire, dating from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021002.

Who is responsible for protecting Consall Lime Kilns?

Consall 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 1021002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Consall Lime Kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Butter Cross, 650m west of Lowerhouse Farm (3.2 km), Churchyard cross, St Edward's churchyard (4.2 km), Egg Well (4.8 km).

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