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Twiston lime kiln is a scheduled ancient monument comprising an industrial lime kiln and associated tramway situated near Twiston in Lancashire. The kiln dates from the post-medieval period and represents the infrastructure of local lime production, a significant industry in the region. The tramway, which runs approximately 250 metres eastward from Twiston Mill, facilitated the transport of limestone and finished lime products, demonstrating the integration of quarrying, production, and distribution systems within the local economy. The site reflects the development of industrial activity in the Ribble Valley during the early modern period and remains an important archaeological record of pre-industrial and early industrial lime working practices.
Twiston lime kiln and associated tramway 250m east of Twiston Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021016. View the official record →
Twiston lime kiln is a scheduled ancient monument comprising an industrial lime kiln and associated tramway situated near Twiston in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021016.
Twiston lime kiln and associated tramway 250m east of Twiston Mill 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 1021016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern part of Rimington lead mines, part of a medieval open field system and three limestone clamp kilns 120m south east of Hollins (0.8 km), Downham lime kiln and associated lime yard 50m north of Smithfield Farm (2 km), Sawley Cistercian abbey and associated earthworks (3.7 km).
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