Lime kiln off Bryansford Rd

Stang, Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland

The record

Designation: Record only (not listed)
Grade: Record Only
Type: Rural Industry
Date of construction: 1820 - 1839
Address: Lime kiln off Bryansford Rd, Hilltown, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5XQ
Townland: Stang
Council: Newry, Mourne and Down
Country: Northern Ireland
Coordinates: 54.19967, -6.07843
Date of survey: 10 February 1999
HB reference: HB16/07/051

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1808 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The Department's description

Exterior description and setting

Situated on north-facing slope just above a small settlement on slope of Kinahalla. A short ramp leads to 2m diameter pot which tapers inwards to a now infilled base. Lined with rounded granite field stones. Front faced with quarried rubble schist and stands to a maximum height of 2.5m. The lintel over the draw hole entrance has collapsed along with part of the front wall. This opening measures 80cm wide by 135cm high and slopes down and in to the draw hole proper.

Historical information

First noted on 1919 OS map, but undoubtedly older (probably 19th century).

Primary sources:
1. 4th edition OS map, Down sheet 48 (1919).

Criteria for listing: architectural interest

Not listed

Criteria for listing: historic interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Interesting location at margin of cultivated land and close to settlement. Illustrates importance of lime in this area as fertiliser.

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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