Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn

Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn

England
List entry 1020891
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The lime kiln and associated quarry located 75 metres south of High Scarth Barn is a post-medieval industrial monument situated in Yorkshire. The site comprises a kiln structure and adjacent extraction workings that served the local demand for lime, a material essential for agricultural improvement, building mortar, and various industrial processes during the early modern period. The monument's surviving physical remains reflect the scale of lime production typical of rural Yorkshire enterprise from approximately the 17th to 19th centuries. Such installations were commonplace features of the agricultural and building landscape, with quarried stone processed on site to produce quicklime through the heating process.

Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020891. View the official record →

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What is Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn?

The lime kiln and associated quarry located 75 metres south of High Scarth Barn is a post-medieval industrial monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020891.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn?

Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn 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 1020891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crane Field round barrow (2.9 km), Round barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane Field (3.2 km), Icehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston Hall (4.6 km).

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