Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
27/08/1999
Date of Amendment
27/08/1999
Name of Property
Garn Limekiln No. III (3rd from north in group)
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Location
Near the middle of a group of four surviving kilns 100m east of the A476, reached by a short lane 200m south of Eglwys Fair, Carmel. Quarry to the east.
History
One of several limekilns at this location in use in c1876-85. At this time it had a tramway from the quarry. Disused by 1906.
The landholding was a part of the Cawdor estate named Tir-y-garn (based on Garn farmhouse, 300m south-east.
Exterior
A poorly accessible limekiln in limestone masonry. Straight front wall. Two working areas, each with a large semicircular outer arch. The left working holes only are accessible, with difficulty.
A road now runs over the top and the interior diameter is not ascertainable.
Reason for designation
One of the better-surviving limekilns in an area of intensive C19 and C20 quarrying and lime-burning industry; one of an important surviving contemporary group.
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