Scheduled MonumentsWalesLimekilns East of Cincoed
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Limekilns East of Cincoed

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM275
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Limekilns East of Cincoed is a post medieval and modern industrial limekiln located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site represents the lime-burning industry that developed in the region during the later medieval and early modern periods, reflecting the local demand for lime as a building material and soil amendment. The surviving remains of the kiln structure exemplify the industrial archaeology of lime production in South Wales, a process that continued to be economically significant through the modern period.

Limekilns East of Cincoed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Limekilns East of Cincoed?

Limekilns East of Cincoed is a post medieval and modern industrial limekiln located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM275.

What period does Limekilns East of Cincoed date from?

Limekilns East of Cincoed 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 East of Cincoed?

Limekilns East of Cincoed 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 CM275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Limekilns East of Cincoed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (2.8 km), Banc Crucorford round cairn (2.9 km), Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle (5.4 km).

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