Monument record MHG2495 - Limekiln, Lower Dounreay

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Grid reference Centred NC 9889 6700 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC96NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish REAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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The flue of a large limekiln was uncovered by bulldozer excavation. The kiln was about 12ft in diameter with clay-filled walls, 5ft thick. The flue was of dry-stone construction. Extensive burning was indicated by reddish earth and charred straw in the interior. No evidence for dating was found and the site has now been destroyed by a road.
J E Burns 1966.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Burns, J E. 1966. 'Dounreay', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1966, p.20. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 20. 20.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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