Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCraven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill

England
List entry 1020888
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately four hundred metres north east of Langcliffe Mill in Yorkshire. The works represent the industrial exploitation of limestone resources in the region and constitute physical remains of lime burning activity that served local construction and agricultural purposes. The site comprises stone-built structures characteristic of lime kiln installations, reflecting the technological and economic practices of quarrying and lime production in northern England. The monument is indicative of the broader pattern of mineral extraction and processing that sustained Yorkshire's industrial heritage during the medieval and early modern periods through to later centuries.

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020888. View the official record →

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What is Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill?

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately four hundred metres north east of Langcliffe Mill in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020888.

Who is responsible for protecting Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill?

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill 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 1020888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar (1.5 km), Victoria Cave, Langcliffe Scar (1.8 km), Kinsey Cave, Giggleswick Scar (2.2 km).

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