Scheduled MonumentsWalesMinera Hoffman Limekiln
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Minera Hoffman Limekiln

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE235
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Minera Hoffman Limekiln is a Post-Medieval industrial limekiln located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference DE235. The kiln represents the Hoffman type design, a significant development in lime-burning technology that allowed for continuous operation rather than the batch processes employed in earlier kilns. The structure reflects the industrial expansion of Wales during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when lime production served vital roles in agriculture, building construction, and chemical manufacture. As a surviving example of Hoffman kiln technology, it documents the evolution of industrial processes and the mechanisation of traditional lime-burning practices in the Post-Medieval and Modern periods.

Minera Hoffman Limekiln is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Minera Hoffman Limekiln?

Minera Hoffman Limekiln is a Post-Medieval industrial limekiln located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference DE235. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE235.

What period does Minera Hoffman Limekiln date from?

Minera Hoffman Limekiln 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 Minera Hoffman Limekiln?

Minera Hoffman Limekiln 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 DE235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minera Hoffman Limekiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creigiau Eglwyseg Cairn (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (9.2 km), Pen y Gaer Hillfort (9.3 km).

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