Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
26651
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
02/05/2002
Date of Amendment
02/05/2002
Name of Property
Lime kiln
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Llaneugrad
Town
Locality
Traeth Bychan
Easting
251526
Northing
384555
Street Side
Location
Located at the high water line on the shore of Traeth Bychan.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
C19- Probably early C19 lime kiln. The shipping of limestone and its processing for agricultural use was an important industry of coastal Wales.
Exterior
Substantially complete rectangular stone lime kiln built into the cliff face at the edge of the bay. Constructed of coursed, roughly dressed stone with large quoins and advanced dripcourse. The main opening faces the sea (E) and opens into a ruined walled yard with doorway in the NE corner; another opening faces N. Both openings have round heads, that to N with brick dressings.
Interior
There are 2 brick lined recesses in the S wall; that to the rear with iron base plate.
Reason for designation
Listed as a good surviving lime kiln of the region, of historical value as a substantial surviving structure of an important industry associated with Welsh coastal areas.
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