Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
19698
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/04/1998
Date of Amendment
22/04/1998
Name of Property
Lime Kiln above Bryn-goleu
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llantysilio
Town
Llangollen
Locality
Eglwyseg
Easting
321930
Northing
345729
Street Side
Location
The lime kiln is built into the slope of the Cregiau Eglwyseg, approximately 80m above the rebuilt house of Bryn-goleu.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
The limestone of the Eglwyseg escarpment has been utilised for stone and lime since at least 1750. The kiln is one of three set on the lower slope of the cliffs, all probably C19 in date. This is the best preserved, and is shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1873.
Exterior
Built of large limestone blocks, approximately 5m high, with an oval front containing a rough segmental arch 2m high over the drawing tunnel, which tapers back to 1.3m high brick built hearth, the bricks slightly corbelled forward. The sides of the front are supported by two low raking buttresses, and wing walls retain the trackway above. The charging hole is oval approximately 2m x 1.5m and now contains a sycamore tree.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a well-preserved example of a lime kiln in the area, and representative of a once important local rural industry
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