Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/02/035

Address :
Lime Kiln along lane opposite 148 Aughnahoory Rd Kilkeel Newry Co Down BT34 4HG

Townland:
Ballinran

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Rural Industry

Former Use
Rural Industry

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
Yes

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
278/12

IG Ref:
J3039 1888

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

Of random rubble granite fieldstones. Measures c 4.1m in diameter by c.3.7m high, with c.2.0m diameter pot. Draw hole faces south, with plug-and-feature horizontal lintel over and angled instepped corbels to actual hole. No ramp in evidence. In good condition.

Architects

Historical Information

Depicted on 1859 OS 6" map, but not on 1834 edition, indicating a mid-19th century construction date. Long disused. Primary Sources: 1.PRONI- 1834 OS map (Down sheet 55). 2. PRONI-1859 OS map (Down sheet 55).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Typical of the many lime kilns in Mourne, surviving in good condition in its setting.

General Comments

Date of Survey

23 July 1997