Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
4381
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/10/1971
Date of Amendment
02/03/1998
Name of Property
Lime Kiln
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Tudweiliog
Town
Pwllheli
Locality
Porth Ysgadan
Easting
221991
Northing
337418
Street Side
Location
Situated near the sea at Porth Ysgadan, built into and near the top of the cliff facing NW.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Substantial and unusual limekiln with facing wall and two doorways giving access to the two kiln-eyes. Probably mid C19 though a kiln is recorded here in 1754. Part of the small coastal port at Porth Ysgadan which also has a coal-yard nearby.
Exterior
Lime-kiln, rubble stone, rectangular plan, built into bank. High front wall has two ledged doors, one each side, with slab lintels. Cemented rubble parapets on 3 sides. Top crucible with brick rim to circular hole and brick lining within of header bricks.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a large kiln of unusual design, relic of the coastal lime trade.
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