Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm

England
List entry 1021011
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Lancashire. The kiln dates to the eighteenth or nineteenth century and represents the local lime-burning industry that supplied material for agricultural improvement and building work across the region. The surviving remains constitute a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting the archaeological significance of post-medieval industrial sites in the Lancashire landscape. Such kilns were essential to the rural economy, converting locally quarried limestone into quicklime through high-temperature firing in purpose-built furnaces.

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021011. View the official record →

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What is Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm?

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021011.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm?

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm 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 1021011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure west of Scales Haggs, 300m NNE of Scales Green Farm (0.2 km), Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm (0.3 km), Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm (0.6 km).

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