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Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Lime Kilns

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE378
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lime Kilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial limekiln located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE378. The site represents the lime-burning industry that developed in Wales from the medieval period onwards, with kilns such as this serving the demand for lime in agriculture, construction, and other industries. The physical structure would have comprised a kiln chamber designed to heat limestone to produce quicklime, a process central to rural and industrial economies in the region. Such installations typically date from the 17th century through to the 19th or 20th centuries, reflecting the sustained importance of lime production in Pembrokeshire's economic landscape.

Lime Kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lime Kilns?

Lime Kilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial limekiln located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE378. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE378.

What period does Lime Kilns date from?

Lime Kilns dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a limekiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lime Kilns?

Lime Kilns is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lime Kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour (0.3 km), Burial Chamber (0.8 km), Porth y Bwch Defended Enclosure (1.1 km).

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