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

England
List entry 1020888
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1020888
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
13.42 hectares
Grid reference
SD 82514 66347
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works is a scheduled ancient monument situated approximately 400 metres north east of Langcliffe Mill in Yorkshire. The site represents industrial limestone extraction and processing activity, reflecting the region's long history of quarrying and lime production. The works date from the post-medieval period, demonstrating the significance of lime manufacture to the local economy and construction industries. The physical remains visible on the monument include evidence of quarrying activity and the associated infrastructure typical of historic lime production sites in the Yorkshire limestone belt.

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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Questions & answers

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

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works is a scheduled ancient monument situated approximately 400 metres north east of Langcliffe Mill in Yorkshire.

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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Monuments
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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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Domesday
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Civil War
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar
1.5 km
Victoria Cave, Langcliffe Scar
1.8 km
Kinsey Cave, Giggleswick Scar
2.2 km
Ring cairn on Langcliffe Scar, 800m ESE of Victoria Cave
2.6 km
Giggleswick market cross
2.6 km
Cairn 340m north of Scar Top Garage
2.8 km
Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar Gate
5.9 km
Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor
6.1 km
The ground beneath

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

Craven and Murgatroyd lime works 400m north east of Langcliffe Mill stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.

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