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Marsden lime kilns is a scheduled ancient monument located in County Durham comprising a series of lime kilns dating from the post-medieval period. The kilns represent the industrial exploitation of local limestone resources in the area and reflect the demand for lime in agriculture, building, and other trades during the early modern period. The surviving structures demonstrate the typical design of lime kilns from this era, where limestone was burned to produce quicklime for various commercial and domestic applications. The site forms part of the broader archaeological evidence for lime production and rural industry in County Durham.
Marsden lime kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005911. View the official record →
Marsden lime kilns is a scheduled ancient monument located in County Durham comprising a series of lime kilns dating from the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005911.
Marsden lime kilns 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 1005911.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lizard Lane Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (0.8 km), First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground (5 km), Roman fort, South Shields (5.4 km).
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