Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22192
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
27/08/1999
Date of Amendment
27/08/1999
Name of Property
Bwlchau Limekiln
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Town
Llanelli
Locality
Carmel Woods
Easting
259593
Northing
216236
Street Side
Location
At west side of a footpath 100m north of Bwlchau farmhouse. Quarry to the west.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
There was a kiln here by 1820. This landholding on the Dynevor Estate was named Bwlchau-gwynion in 1839, at which time there was a limekiln here. The present kiln is said to be marked 'J L 1857'. It may be associated with David Benyon, the tenant of that date. In c1876-85 the kiln is shown with its quarry to the west. It was disused by 1906.
Exterior
A single limekiln in uncoursed limestone rubble masonry. About 10m in width, about 6m high. Straight front wall. Two working areas each with a semicircular outer arch, separated by a pier of masonry. Large stone lintel over each kiln working hole; the masonry over is corbelled.
The top is now covered by a path and the interior diameter is not ascertainable.
Interior
Reason for designation
A well-preserved mid C19 limekiln in an area of intensive C19 and C20 quarrying and lime-burning industry; one of an important surviving contemporary group.
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