MHG14388 - Lime Kiln - East of Mingarry castle, Rubh A'Mhile, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A C18-C19 lime kiln near Mingarry castle, Ardnamurchan.
Type and Period (2)
- LIME KILN (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Alternate Type) CORN DRYING KILN (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two conjoined circular features were reported by Mrs E.M Maclean 16/6/90.
The remains of a kiln which may have been used for two distinct purposes. From its relative complexity, it may have originally served as a lime-kiln, presumably to manufacture lime for mortar for the castle. If this was during its original construction, the structure may well have dropped out of folk memory. However, it also looks likely to have been used, perhaps more recently, for drying corn on the castle home farm.
(See Associated Documents)
Site Visit, R.B.Gourlay 9/90
JW
10/10/00
The site appears on the 1st edition 25 inch OS Map and so dates to, at latest, c.1855-1882. <1>
The kiln was 4m wide and 3m deep, set into the bank. The surrounding rock material was limestone. <2>
The kiln was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 8th of November 2013. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5059 6309 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM56SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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