Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm

Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm

England
List entry 1021012
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Lancashire. The structure dates from the eighteenth or nineteenth century, representing the period of widespread lime production in northern England when agricultural improvement and building construction created substantial demand for lime products. The kiln would have functioned to calcine limestone at high temperatures, producing quicklime for use as a fertiliser, mortar, and whitewash. Such monuments are characteristic of the rural industrial landscape of Lancashire during this period of economic development.

Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021012. View the official record →

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What is Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm?

Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021012.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm?

Lime kiln 320m south 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 1021012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm (0.3 km), Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm (0.4 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure west of Scales Haggs, 300m NNE of Scales Green Farm (0.4 km).

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