NHER 13754 (Monument record) - Site of post-medieval/modern lime kiln and narrow gauge railway
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Summary
The site of a large lime kiln, a sugar refinery and an associated narrow gauge railway which was used to remove spoil to settling beds. The lime kiln was closed in 1968, although some of the rails survive.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANTLEY, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Site of east end of sugar factory.
Formerly a large lime kiln here, with narrow gauge railway used to remove spoil to settling beds.
Closed 1968, some rails remain.
See (S1).
Cantley refinery was the first in Britain, begun in 1914, but how much of the original structure remains is unknown.
E. Rose (NLA), 20 February 2007.
See NIAS records (S2)
W. Arnold (HES) 08/12/2010
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF13009 Aerial Photograph: TG3803 A-E, G.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF2609 Article in Serial: Fisher, C. 1978. The Narrow Gauge Tramways of Norfolk. Journal of the Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society. Vol II No 3 pp 36-41. p 37.
- <S2> SNF57617 Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2024 10:31AM