Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm
250m ne of south clunes farm

Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm

Scotland
HES SM5416
Site type
250m ne of south clunes farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The kiln represents the type of lime-burning installation that became increasingly common in the Highlands from the 18th century onwards, serving local agricultural and building needs. Such kilns were typically single-chamber structures designed to heat limestone to high temperatures, producing quicklime for use as fertiliser and mortar. The site's survival as a recorded monument demonstrates the importance of lime production to rural Highland economy during the early modern period.

Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm?

Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5416.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm?

Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm 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 SM5416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kiln, 250m NE of South Clunes Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchvaich,chambered cairn 650m W of (3.2 km), Tom na Croiseige, stepped mound (4.1 km), Lochlait,settlement & field systems 400m N of (5.3 km).

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