Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
6024
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/05/1970
Date of Amendment
08/02/1996
Name of Property
Limekiln
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Stackpole and Castlemartin
Town
Locality
Stackpole Quay
Easting
199270
Northing
195832
Street Side
Location
At W side of approach road to Stackpole Quay.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Stackpole Quay quarry was opened c.1690, and the kiln is thought to date from 1694.
Exterior
Large square single limekiln with a brick-lined bowl increasing to 3 m diameter at the top platform level. Built against high ground at its W side. Path up to the platform from the quarry at W. Working openings level with the road at the E.
The kiln has buttresses at the N, S and E sides. Draw-arches of corbelled construction at N and S, with top slabs spanning up to 1 m. Within each arch an upper inspection hole approx. 20 cm square, and a lower draw hole approx. 80 cm wide.
The bowl is lined in [modern] firebricks in header bond. The lining survives to the full height of the kiln and there are marks indicating that it rose above the present kiln platform level. The kiln and its buttresses in limestone, with traces of render. The top of the kiln has been made safe for public access. Small parapet wall.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a well preserved limekiln of early date, in an area of public access.
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