Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
18996
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
15/10/1997
Date of Amendment
15/10/1997
Name of Property
East Limekiln at Croft Quarries
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Lampeter Velfrey
Town
Locality
Blaencilgoed
Easting
215281
Northing
210683
Street Side
Location
In a quarry (Croft Quarries) at N of lane about 300 m NE of Blaencilgoed farm, Ludchurch
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Remains of an early C19 limekiln, one of a group of six in an extensive area of quarrying. Three kilns to the N of the road are in Croft Quarries (three to the S of the road are in Kiln Park). Quarrying at both sites is indicated (graphically or by field-name) on Picton estate plans of c.1850, and all six kilns are marked as 'old limekilns' on the 1887 Ordnance Survey plan.
In 1839 both Croft Quarries and Kiln Park were land of Sir R B P Philipps, tenant David Lewis.
Exterior
Well preserved boldly-projecting semicircular kiln, about 10 m diameter and about 8 m in height. Rubble limestone, with small offsets at intervals to achieve a slight batter. Numerous beam or putlog holes in face of the masonry. The kiln stands against high ground with revetment wings each side. Opposed working apertures each with corbelling and an arch at front. A small parapet survives at the top.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as one of a good group of large quarry limekilns of late C18/early C19 date.
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