Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLime kilns at Betchworth Quarry

Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry

England
List entry 1021346
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry is a scheduled ancient monument comprising industrial structures associated with lime production in Surrey. The kilns date from the post-medieval period and represent the exploitation of the chalk and limestone deposits in the Betchworth area for commercial lime manufacture. The site reflects the importance of lime production to local and regional building and agricultural industries during this period. The surviving structures are significant as physical evidence of historical quarrying and industrial activity in the Weald of Surrey.

Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry?

Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry is a scheduled ancient monument comprising industrial structures associated with lime production in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021346.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry?

Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry 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 1021346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime kilns at Betchworth Quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Betchworth Castle (2.3 km), Bowl barrow west of Flanchford Road: part of the Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 70m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (3.3 km).

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