Scheduled MonumentsWalesLimestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich

Wales
Cadw SAM GM542
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich is a post-medieval and modern industrial site in Swansea, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM542). The site comprises a limestone quarry worked in association with a limekiln, reflecting the small-scale lime production that served local agricultural and building needs across the Gower Peninsula. The quarry and kiln represent the practical exploitation of local geological resources during the post-medieval period and continuing into the modern era, when lime production remained economically important for soil improvement and construction mortar. The physical remains preserve evidence of quarrying techniques and kiln construction typical of Welsh rural industrial activity.

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich?

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich is a post-medieval and modern industrial site in Swansea, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM542). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM542.

What period does Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich date from?

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich 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 Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich?

Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich 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 GM542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (0 km), Castell Oxwich (0.1 km), Norton Camp (0.8 km).

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