Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross

Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross

England
List entry 1002387
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a kiln structure located in Dorset, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site represents industrial activity associated with lime burning, a process essential to local building and agricultural practices across several centuries. Lime kilns of this type were commonly constructed and operated from the medieval period onwards, though many examples continued in use through the post-medieval and early modern periods. The specific dating and constructional details of this particular kiln would require reference to specialist archaeological survey records held by the relevant heritage authorities.

Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross?

Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross is a kiln structure located in Dorset, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002387.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross?

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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