Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
DE235
Name
Minera Hoffman Limekiln
Date of Designation
19/10/1995
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Minera
Easting
325629
Northing
351970
Broad Class
Industrial
Site Type
Limekiln
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a limekiln, in which lime is made by calcining limestone. The kiln is of the Hoffman type and measures 80m long with a continuous tunnel accessible formerly through 24 entrance archways. A smoke chamber survives at the top level at the south end and stoke holes and flues are apparent throughout.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques. A lime kiln may be part of a larger cluster of monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.