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 site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM536. The site comprises a limekiln and associated quarrying workings that date from the post-medieval period through to modern times, reflecting centuries of lime production in the locality. Limekilns of this type were essential to agricultural and building industries, converting limestone into quicklime through controlled burning. The physical remains at Parc le Breos preserve evidence of this important industrial process and the quarrying activities necessary to supply the kiln with raw material.

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 site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the 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 the UK.

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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