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The lime working remains in Dudley is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical evidence of lime production activity in the Dudley area of Staffordshire. Lime working sites of this type typically date from the medieval period onwards, when lime was produced for use in mortar, plaster, and agricultural purposes, and were often located near suitable limestone deposits. The remains at Dudley would have included kilns and associated workings where limestone was heated to produce quicklime. Such sites represent an important but often archaeologically understudied aspect of medieval and post-medieval industrial activity and local economy.
Lime working remains in Dudley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021381. View the official record →
The lime working remains in Dudley is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical evidence of lime production activity in the Dudley area of Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021381.
Lime working remains in Dudley 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 1021381.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dudley Castle (0.1 km), St James's Priory (0.5 km), Cobb's Engine House, Warley (2.5 km).
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