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Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a lime kiln of post-medieval date, likely constructed in the eighteenth or nineteenth century to serve local agricultural and building needs. The structure represents the industrial infrastructure that supported the rural economy of Dorset during this period, when lime production was essential for fertiliser, mortar, and whitewash. The kiln survives as a physical monument to the processing and distribution of lime in the landscape northwest of Langton Cross, within the broader pattern of mineral extraction and manufacture undertaken across the county.
Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002387. View the official record →
Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a lime kiln of post-medieval date, likely constructed in the eighteenth or nineteenth century to serve local agricultural and building needs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002387.
Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross 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 1002387.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langton Cross: a wayside cross 850m south west of Tatton House (0.2 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (4.4 km), Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (4.6 km).
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