Monument record MHG11911 - Lime Kilns, Ard Neackie
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4467 5962 (16m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The limekilns are annotated 'Kiln (Disused)' on the 5a Edition 6" Ordnance Survey map c.1961 <1>.
Limekilns and pier, Ard Neackie, early 1870's. Two pairs of oval-section kilns. The southern pair has semicircular draw arches, and smaller shafts than the northern pair, which has segmental draw arches. The blocks are at a slight angle to each other, and the southern pair have a low parapet around the edge <2>.
At Heilam Ferry is a complex of four 19th century limekilns, now disused but relatively intact. A disused lime quarry (NC45NW 15 [MHG11917]) is situated above the kilns to the N.
Visited by OS, 8 November 1978.
Four large lime kilns c.1870. Each pair of two slightly different dates, built into the cliff and fronted by a small jetty [MHG11914] <3>.
Sources/Archives (23)
- --- SHG13666 Image/Photograph(s): Ard Neakie.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG13668 Image/Photograph(s): Loch Eriboll Lime Kilns.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 45, No. 13.
- --- SHG24361 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council Archaeology Unit. HCAU Slide Collection Sheet 12. Colour slide. . Digital (scanned). 234.
- --- SHG364 Text/Publication/Volume: Sinclair B Calder. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900). Pg 116-119.
- --- SHG6935 Image/Photograph(s): Ardneakie, Loch Eriboll, shed/store. Digital Image. .
- --- SHG8481 Image/Photograph(s): Ardneakie, lime kilns, loading apertures. Digital Image. .
- --- SHG8483 Image/Photograph(s): Ardneakie, limestone quarry. Digital Image. .
- --- SHG8484 Image/Photograph(s): Ardneakie, lime kilns. Digital Image. .
- --- SHG8558 Image/Photograph(s): Ard Neackie, limekilns, quarry and cottages. B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG8559 Image/Photograph(s): Ard Neackie, limekilns, quarry and cottages. B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG9170 Image/Photograph(s): Gig at Kiln Mouth, Ardneakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9172 Image/Photograph(s): Limestone quarry, Ardneakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9177 Image/Photograph(s): Shed/store, Ardnbeakie, L. eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9178 Image/Photograph(s): Limekilns, Ardneakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9182 Image/Photograph(s): Shed/store, Ardneacie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9184 Image/Photograph(s): Limekilns, Ardneakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9187 Image/Photograph(s): Limekiln complex, Ardneakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9188 Image/Photograph(s): House & shed, Ardeakie, L. Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG9396 Image/Photograph(s): Lime Kilns, Ardneakie, Loch Eriboll. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- <1> SHG23794 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1959-1963. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5a. NC45NW.
- <2> SHG2332 Text/Publication/Volume: Hume, J R. 1977. The industrial archaeology of Scotland 2: The Highlands and Islands. Paper (Original). Pg 313; pl. 31.
- <3> SHG23142 Text/Publication/Volume: Beaton, E. 1995. Sutherland: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Paper (Original). Pg 92 & 62 (colour plate).
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Record last edited
Aug 31 2009 4:07PM
