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Limekilns

Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of

Scotland
HES SM3680
Site type
Limekilns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wallstale Limekilns, located approximately 100 metres west of Wallstale in Stirlingshire, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of historic lime-burning installations. The kilns represent industrial activity related to the extraction and processing of limestone, a practice that supplied essential building material and agricultural lime to the surrounding region. Such installations typically date from the post-medieval period onwards, when demand for lime increased substantially with agricultural improvement and building development. The physical remains preserve evidence of the technological and economic practices integral to rural and industrial life in central Scotland during this period.

Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3680. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of?

Wallstale Limekilns, located approximately 100 metres west of Wallstale in Stirlingshire, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of historic lime-burning installations. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3680.

Who is responsible for protecting Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of?

Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3680.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Common Hill,homestead (4.9 km), Sauchinford Cottages, palisaded enclosure 100m ENE of (6 km), Glenhead,cultivation terraces SE of (6.1 km).

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