Monument record MDR9428 - Lime kiln, National Stone Centre; Cromford & High Peak Railway
Type and Period (1)
- LIME KILN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Lime kiln near the Cromford & High Peak Railway tracks on the north side, covered in a limey residue. It is unclear how much of the original structure is intact. The kiln consist of three tiered arches, approximately 1.8m at its highest point. The limestone walls are approximately 2.5m high. The entrance to the kiln is constructed of gritstone blocks, nearly all of which are railway sleepers.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19352 Archive: Jessop, O. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey. ARCUS 738b. Feature number: 86.
- <2> SDR19353 Photograph: ARCUS. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey, Project 738b. Digital photograph. 130.
- <3> SDR19350 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 2003. OS Landline (2003) from EDINA Digimap. 1:2000.
- <4> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV. 14.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 28640 55305 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1790
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM