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Fladdabister limekilns at Whilse is a set of industrial structures located in Shetland, Scotland, dating to the post-medieval period. The site comprises lime kilns of a type designed to process local limestone or shell for agricultural and building purposes, reflecting the economic importance of lime production to Shetland's communities. Such kilns were typically operated from the 18th century onwards, serving both local demand for lime as a soil amendment and as a building material essential to construction and maintenance of domestic and agricultural structures. The physical remains preserve evidence of Shetland's industrial heritage and the practical knowledge required to exploit local geological resources for subsistence and commercial purposes.
Fladdabister, limekilns at Whilse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7669. View the official record →
Fladdabister limekilns at Whilse is a set of industrial structures located in Shetland, Scotland, dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7669.
Fladdabister, limekilns at Whilse is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7669.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Okraquoy, limekiln N of Ukinsetter (0.9 km), Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck (2 km), Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith (2.8 km).
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