NHER 16686 (Monument record) - Post medieval lime kilns
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG03NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLT, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Lime kiln.
On 1836 (S1).
Still remaining, brick and flint, crudely built but in good condition, in base of pit.
Information from Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society records.
E. Rose (NAU), 31 November 1980.
In fact two kilns here, threatened by rubbish dumping and flooding in 1990/1. Information from [1].
Mentioned in (S2) which states ceased working in 1958.
E. Rose, 31 May 2000.
As of 1992 the threat by dumping of builders rubble appears to have stopped.
NIAS records (S3)
W. Arnold (HES) 08/12/2010
Site first marked on Tithe map 1839 (S4). Works are also noted in Kelly's Directory from 1892 to 1925 (S5)
Kiln was operated by local farmer until around 1958 when it was shut down by the local council because the farmer was taking chalk from their part of the property.
NIAS records (S3)
W. Arnold (HES) 13/12/2010
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF8808 Fiche: Exists.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF49461 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1805-1836. Ordnance Survey Map. One inch to the mile. First Edition.
- <S2> SNF48291 Article in Serial: Durst, D.A.. 1999. Limekiln at Greshams School.. NIAS Journal. Vol 6, No 4. pp 5-10.
- <S3> SNF57617 Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
- <S4> SNF54084 Map: 1839. Tithe map.
- <S5> SNF6555 Directory: Kelly, E.. Kelly's Directory of Norfolk..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Dec 13 2010 2:17PM