NHER 3644 (Monument record) - Post medieval lime kiln
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF82NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOUGHTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Lime kiln.
Brick arch gives access to underground passage round bell of kiln, with brick arch framing iron door for drawing lime off.
Junction of passage roof with bell at right angle instead of barrel-vaulting is unusual. Interior of bell full of soil and
rubbish. Probably 19th century. Encroached upon by tipping into pit. Bat wintering site.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU) 20 February 1978.
Shown on (S1).
E. Rose (NAU).
Revisited 31 January 1980.
One tuliere found at rear.
Several lime sluices in bell.
E. Rose (NAU).
In good condition 1992.
NIAS records (S2)
Site last noted on 6ins O.S. maps 1885 (S3)
NIAS records
W. Arnold (HES) 13/12/2010
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF8808 Fiche: Exists.
- --- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Houghton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6047 Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
- <S2> SNF57617 Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
- <S3> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
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Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 2:57PM