Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/07/051

Address :
Lime kiln off Bryansford Rd Hilltown Newry Co Down BT34 5XQ

Townland:
Stang

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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:
Yes

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OS Map No:
254/14

IG Ref:
J2545 2956

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

Situated on north-facing slope just above a small settlement on slope of Kinahalla. A short ramp leads to 2m diameter pot which tapers inwards to a now infilled base. Lined with rounded granite field stones. Front faced with quarried rubble schist and stands to a maximum height of 2.5m. The lintel over the draw hole entrance has collapsed along with part of the front wall. This opening measures 80cm wide by 135cm high and slopes down and in to the draw hole proper.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

First noted on 1919 OS map, but undoubtedly older (probably 19th century). Primary sources: 1. 4th edition OS map, Down sheet 48 (1919).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Interesting location at margin of cultivated land and close to settlement. Illustrates importance of lime in this area as fertiliser.

General Comments

Date of Survey

10 February 1999