Scheduled MonumentsWalesParc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries
Post Medieval/Modern · Limekiln

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries

Wales
Cadw SAM GM536
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Limekiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries is a post-medieval and modern industrial monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM536. The site comprises limestone extraction workings and associated kiln structures dating from the post-medieval period through the modern era, reflecting the region's exploitation of local geological resources for lime production. Limekilns of this type were essential to Welsh industrial and agricultural development, producing lime for use in construction, agriculture, and various manufacturing processes. The surviving physical remains at Parc le Breos, including quarried stone faces and kiln infrastructure, constitute significant evidence of small-scale but persistent limestone working within the local landscape.

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM536. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries?

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries is a post-medieval and modern industrial monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM536. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM536.

What period does Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries date from?

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries 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 Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries?

Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries 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 GM536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Church (1.8 km), Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (1.9 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (1.9 km).

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