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Limeworks at The Novers is a former industrial site in Shropshire, England, evidencing the extraction and processing of limestone for lime production. The works date from the post-medieval period and represent the development of lime manufacturing in the region, which supplied material for agricultural improvement and building purposes. The site comprises physical remains associated with quarrying and lime-burning operations, reflecting the practical industrial methods employed during this era of intensified agricultural and construction activity.
Limeworks at The Novers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021423. View the official record →
Limeworks at The Novers is a former industrial site in Shropshire, England, evidencing the extraction and processing of limestone for lime production. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021423.
Limeworks at The Novers 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 1021423.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (2.2 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (2.7 km), Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm (3.1 km).
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