Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22165
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
18/08/1999
Date of Amendment
18/08/1999
Name of Property
Limekiln Group
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llanynys
Town
Ruthin
Locality
Rhewl
Easting
311134
Northing
359250
Street Side
W
Location
Located at the southern boundary of the community set back slightly to the L (W) of the Ruthin to Denbigh road; set into the wooded slope of a hill and fronting a builders' merchant's yard.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Late C19 limekiln group built to serve the adjoining limestone quarry of Craig-y-Ddywart.
Exterior
Group of 3 limekilns, consisting of a large revetment of squared, uncoursed limestone blocks with 3 kiln openings at the base. The revetment is approximately 10m high and 15m wide. The main section, to the L, is some 12m wide and has 2 large niches (approximately 3m x 3m) tapering inwards slightly; segmentally-arched heads and rough-dressed voussoirs. The right-hand section, of approximately 4m width, is set back slightly and has a further, similar niche. Each furnace opening is approximately 4m deep and has a concrete floor and modern, breeze-blocked end wall.
The walls of the revetment have a pronounced batter and are surmounted by plain iron railings. At the top are 3 large crucibles, each of approximately 3.5m diameter.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as an imposing and well-preserved late C19 quarry limekiln group.
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