Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Bwlchau Limekiln
Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire, Wales
A Grade II listed building in Carmel Woods, Llanelli, Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire, designated on 27 August 1999.
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Industrial
- Date of designation
- 27 August 1999
- Locality
- Carmel Woods
- Town
- Llanelli
- Community
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych
- Unitary authority
- Carmarthenshire
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 51.82705, -4.03885
- Cadw reference
- 22192
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
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5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1860 map "41. Caermathen." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1860 · 41. Caermathen. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1891 · Sheet 10. Ordnance Survey of England and Wales. . (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1898 · 230 Ammanford (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1898 · 230 Ammanford (Outline) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1901 · Sheet 14. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
Cadw's description
Location
At west side of a footpath 100m north of Bwlchau farmhouse. Quarry to the west.
History
There was a kiln here by 1820. This landholding on the Dynevor Estate was named Bwlchau-gwynion in 1839, at which time there was a limekiln here. The present kiln is said to be marked 'J L 1857'. It may be associated with David Benyon, the tenant of that date. In c1876-85 the kiln is shown with its quarry to the west. It was disused by 1906.
Exterior
A single limekiln in uncoursed limestone rubble masonry. About 10m in width, about 6m high. Straight front wall. Two working areas each with a semicircular outer arch, separated by a pier of masonry. Large stone lintel over each kiln working hole; the masonry over is corbelled.
The top is now covered by a path and the interior diameter is not ascertainable.
Reason for designation
A well-preserved mid C19 limekiln in an area of intensive C19 and C20 quarrying and lime-burning industry; one of an important surviving contemporary group.
Nearby in the register
- Pwll-y-march LimekilnsIndustrialunder 1 mi
- Pant-y-garn Limekiln No. I (to west)Industrialunder 1 mi
- Pant-y-garn Limekiln No. II (to east)Industrialunder 1 mi
- Garn Limekiln No. III (3rd from north in group)Industrialunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.