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A Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane is a scheduled ancient monument in Bedfordshire, recorded as part of the region's significant industrial archaeological heritage. The kiln dates from the medieval period and represents evidence of lime production, a crucial industry for building mortar and agricultural soil amendment throughout the Middle Ages. Its survival in the landscape provides insight into the location and character of small-scale industrial activity in medieval Bedfordshire. The structure belongs to a wider category of medieval lime kilns that are relatively uncommon archaeological survivors, making such examples of particular value for understanding the material economy of the period.
Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005394. View the official record →
A Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane is a scheduled ancient monument in Bedfordshire, recorded as part of the region's significant industrial archaeological heritage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005394.
Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane 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 1005394.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Moot Hall (2.3 km), Elstow Manor House (Remains of) (2.5 km), Paved ford 400yds (366m) SE of Kempston Church (4 km).
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