Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe

Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe

England
List entry 1020923
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Greenside lime kiln, 480 metres west of Castle Howe in Westmorland, is a lime kiln of industrial heritage significance dating to the post-medieval period. The structure represents the infrastructure of lime production that became widespread across northern England from the seventeenth century onwards, serving agricultural and building purposes in the local economy. The kiln's proximity to Castle Howe situates it within a landscape of mixed medieval and later settlement and land use. As a scheduled monument, it forms part of the archaeological record of Westmorland's industrial development and rural economy.

Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe?

Greenside lime kiln, 480 metres west of Castle Howe in Westmorland, is a lime kiln of industrial heritage significance dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020923.

Who is responsible for protecting Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe?

Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe 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 1020923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm (3.3 km), Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme (3.7 km), Castlesteads small multivallate hillfort on The Helm (4.4 km).

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