Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
18624
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/07/1997
Date of Amendment
29/07/1997
Name of Property
Lime kiln NE of Llanfaglan
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Bontnewydd
Town
Caernarfon
Locality
Llanfaglan
Easting
245434
Northing
361322
Street Side
Location
Located NE of Llanfaglan and just E of the minor road which runs N - S along the edge of the Afon Gwyrfai estuary.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Early C19 lime kiln built, probably by the Plas Llanfaglan estate, in a convenient coastal site. Lime was imported by sea to be burnt and used on the land.
Exterior
Rectangular lime kiln some 7m long by 5m wide by 4m high, built partly of rubble stone and partly of squared blocks. Rear is built into man-made bank or ramp. Top and crucible in poor condition and partly overgrown. N and S sides have tall kiln eyes with massive stone lintels, sloping sides and tapering within, 2m high at the front and 2m deep.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a good example of a lime kiln of this region.
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