Scheduled MonumentsWalesOdyn Jac Limekilns
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Odyn Jac Limekilns

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM273
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

Odyn Jac Limekilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial limekiln site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the care of Cadw. The site represents the lime-burning industry that developed in Wales during the post-medieval period to supply agricultural lime for soil improvement and building mortar. The kiln structures themselves are characteristic of industrial-period construction techniques, reflecting the mechanical demands of thermal processing. This monument exemplifies the economic and agricultural development of the Welsh countryside during the modern industrial era.

Odyn Jac Limekilns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM273. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Odyn Jac Limekilns?

Odyn Jac Limekilns is a post-medieval and modern industrial limekiln site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the care of Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM273.

What period does Odyn Jac Limekilns date from?

Odyn Jac Limekilns 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 Odyn Jac Limekilns?

Odyn Jac Limekilns 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 CM273.

What other scheduled monuments are near Odyn Jac Limekilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garnbwll Limekiln (0.5 km), Maesdulais Limekilns (1.7 km), Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber (1.9 km).

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