Scheduled MonumentsWalesLimekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM277
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol is a Post-Medieval and Modern industrial monument comprising lime-burning installations in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site represents the local lime-burning industry that developed to support agricultural improvement and construction demands in the region during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The surviving structures include the physical remains of kilns characteristic of their period, demonstrating the technological and spatial organisation of small-scale lime production. This monument is registered with Cadw under the Scheduled Ancient Monument reference CM277, recognising its significance as evidence of Wales's industrial heritage and rural economic activity.

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol?

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol is a Post-Medieval and Modern industrial monument comprising lime-burning installations in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM277.

What period does Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol date from?

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol 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 Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol?

Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol 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 CM277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Limekilns at Penymynydd, Pedair Heol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spudder's Bridge (3.6 km), Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran (4.4 km), Dome Gunnery Trainer, Pembrey Airfield (6.6 km).

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