MHG11912 - Lime Kiln, Heilam Ferry
Summary
C19 small disused lime kiln located at the north-east end of Ard Neackie.
Type and Period (1)
- LIME KILN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of this small lime kiln are carved into the low cliff. The upper 'bowl' structure measures 2m. By 1m. Above the draw vent, is coloured white; the draw vent has been filled in by rubble and debris <1>..
"Limekiln" marked on 1st edition 6" Ordnance Survey map <2>. By the 2nd Edition 6" Ordnance Survey map the kiln is anotated as "Old Limekiln" <3>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 45, No. 13.
- --- SHG364 Text/Manuscript: Calder, Sinclair B.. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland: A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900. The University of Strathclyde.
- <2> SHG23446 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
- <3> SHG23733 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4475 5982 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/4925 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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