Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24990
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
21/03/2001
Date of Amendment
21/03/2001
Name of Property
Limekiln at Trewyn Farm
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llanelidan
Town
Ruthin
Locality
Rhyd-y-meudwy
Easting
312639
Northing
351279
Street Side
Location
At north of main entrance to Trewyn, in small quarry.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
A late C19 limekiln, shown on the 1874 Ordnance Survey map; probably for local farm use.
Exterior
A small limekiln in rough undressed limestone blocks, about 8m square in plan and about 5m high, near the roadside to the south of a small quarry, at the entrance to Trewyn farm. The opening at top is about 2m diameter and there is still some vitrified lining in place. The kiln is built against a quarried face and there is a ramp up to the top on the east side. Working recessed at north and south both 1½m wide and deep, with corbelled sides. Iron bar and brick lining to the working hole are visible on the south side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Well preserved example of a small agricultural limekiln.
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