Lime kilns

England
List entry 1006434
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lime kilns is a group of historic lime-working structures located in Northumberland, England. The kilns represent the industrial exploitation of local limestone resources, a practice that became increasingly significant from the medieval period onwards but expanded considerably during the post-medieval era as demand for lime grew for agricultural improvement, building mortar, and industrial processes. The surviving structures reflect the technological approaches to lime-burning that were characteristic of Early Modern and later periods, with the physical remains demonstrating the scale and organisation of lime production in the region. These monuments are evidence of the long-standing importance of lime-working to the local economy and landscape management of Northumberland.

Lime kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006434. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lime kilns?

Lime kilns is a group of historic lime-working structures located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006434.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kilns?

Lime kilns 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 1006434.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden (0.9 km), Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House (1.1 km), Medieval chapel and associated building on St Cuthbert's Isle (1.5 km).

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