Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15432
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/12/1994
Date of Amendment
29/12/1994
Name of Property
Maerdy Limekilns
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llandrinio
Town
Locality
Easting
326398
Northing
316950
Street Side
E
Location
A bank of limekilns lying against the Montgomery Canal, with direct access to the main Welshpool to Oswestry Road.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Bank of 3 limekilns, with a further kiln, probably an addition, at the return end, associated with Maerdy wharf, on the Montgomery Canal. 1815-1825.
Exterior
Stone, re-lined, each kiln has 2+ brick arched stone walled drawing tunnel to the hearth at foot of the burning cone, kilns 2 and 3 being linked by a low brick arch for storage of implements. The charging holes and the upper part of the cones, usually accessed by a stone ramp from canal level, have been removed, the lower parts and the facade wall only survives. The associated cottages have also been demolished. The kilns are recorded as being operated by John Lewis and Samuel Williams in 1845.
Interior
Reason for designation
Historically of special interest for the extensive surviving remains close to the canal.
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