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Foresthead lime kilns is a scheduled ancient monument in Cumberland comprising industrial structures associated with limestone quarrying and lime production. The site includes the remains of lime kilns, quarry workings, and associated buildings that served the local building and agricultural industries during the nineteenth century. The presence of rail transportation infrastructure reflects the site's integration into the wider industrial economy of the period, facilitating the distribution of lime products to surrounding regions. The monument represents a significant example of Cumberland's industrial heritage and the exploitation of local geological resources during the Victorian era.
Foresthead lime kilns, quarry, associated buildings and part of the rail transportation system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021017. View the official record →
Foresthead lime kilns is a scheduled ancient monument in Cumberland comprising industrial structures associated with limestone quarrying and lime production. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021017.
Foresthead lime kilns, quarry, associated buildings and part of the rail transportation system 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 1021017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 19th century zinc spelter works and 20th century fume works at Tindale and the Great Battery - part of Lord Carlisle's rail system, 290m SW of Riggfoot Farm (3.8 km), Roachburn Colliery (4 km), Hallsteads Iron Age camp (4.5 km).
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