Monument record MHG11912 - Lime Kiln, Heilam Ferry

Summary

C19 small disused lime kiln located at the north-east end of Ard Neackie.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 4475 5982 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC45NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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The remains of this small lime kiln are carved into the low cliff. The upper 'bowl' structure measures 2m. By 1m. Above the draw vent, is coloured white; the draw vent has been filled in by rubble and debris <1>..

"Limekiln" marked on 1st edition 6" Ordnance Survey map <2>. By the 2nd Edition 6" Ordnance Survey map the kiln is anotated as "Old Limekiln" <3>.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 45, No. 13.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Sinclair B Calder. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900).
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <3> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2008 3:03PM

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