MHG2495 - Limekiln, Lower Dounreay

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LIME KILN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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The flue of a large limekiln was uncovered by bulldozer excavation. The kiln was about 12ft in diameter with clay-filled walls, 5ft thick. The flue was of dry-stone construction. Extensive burning was indicated by reddish earth and charred straw in the interior. No evidence for dating was found and the site has now been destroyed by a road.
J E Burns 1966.

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--- SHG645 Text/Publication/Article: Burns, J E. 1966. 'Dounreay', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1966, p.20. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 20. 20.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 9889 6700 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC96NE
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7292 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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