Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
23/02/1998
Date of Amendment
23/02/1998
Name of Property
Lime Kiln at St Brides Haven
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Marloes and St. Brides
Location
Situated approximately 20m from the sea at St Brides Haven, some 90m NW of the Church of Saint Bridget.
History
Mid C19 lime kiln not marked on Tithe Map of 1839 but there is evidence of a kiln or kilns in the name Lower Kiln Cliff and in the field names Upper Kiln and Lower Kiln.
Exterior
Circular lime kiln in good condition built of red rubble stone. Some 3m high and 6m in diameter with extended walls on the NE and SW sides. SE side is built into a bank or ramp. NE and SW sides have large kiln eyes some 2m high with broad cambered heads and stone voussoirs. Corbelled stonework within. Crucible is infilled.
Reason for designation
Listed as a good surviving lime kiln of the region in a coastal setting.
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