MHG55575 - Lime Kiln, Skulamus

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Type and Period (1)

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

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Remains of a lime kiln on Skulamus common grazing, situated near the Alt an Loin Bhain. Circular in shape and measuring 2.6m in diameter with 1.1m chamber in the centre.This is one of a number of small lime kilns in the area, including two in Skulamus and two in Lower Breakish. There are abundant outcrops of limestone in the area. <1>

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<1> SHG25668 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2012. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Broadford. Yes. Digital. Site 100. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 6689 2309 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG62SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	STRATH

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/331654/skye-skulamus (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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