Disused kiln near 29 Bannfield Rd

The Department's description

Exterior description and setting

Erected on a westerly slope in the corner of a field behind the farmhouse. It is of unmortared rounded granite boulders and stands to a maximum height of 3m. A c.7m long stone-faced ramp has been built out from a break in slope to facilitate loading of its 2.2m diameter pot. The opening to the drawhole faces west and measures 1.25m wide by 2.0m high, with a granite lintel; the jambs are of large squared blocks. The opening steps down in three stages and narrows inwards to the drawhole proper. The top is overgrown but it survives in reasonable condition.

Historical information

A kiln is first shown here on the 1859 OS 6" map. Although shown on the 1919 map, it is not on the 1902 edition. This suggests that its absence from the 1833 map could be the result of survey inaccuracy. It is probably of early to mid 19th century date.

Primary sources.
1. 1st edition 6" OS map, Down sheet 42, 1833.
2. 2nd edition 6" OS map, Down sheet 42, 1859.
3. 3rd edition 6" OS map, Down sheet 42, 1901-02.
4. 4th edition 6" OS map, Down sheet 42, 1919.

Criteria for listing: architectural interest

Not listed

Criteria for listing: historic interest

Not listed

Evaluation

A well preserved example of a typical 19th century lime burning kiln but not special enough to merit listing.