Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/04/036

Address :
Lime kiln To front of 64 Greencastle Pier Rd Kilkeel Newry BT34 4LR

Townland:
Greencastle

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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:
284/10

IG Ref:
J2494 1157

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

Remains of substantial late 19th century lime kiln on south side of road. Cut into north slope of a low hill, thus giving direct access to single pot, now infilled. Façade comprises a random rubble wall coped with concrete. The draw hole is now buried under recent earth fill, leaving only c.3m of walling exposed. The left side of this wall has cracked and is moving forward.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

First cited in the 1888 valuation book as belonging to Henry McIlroy. Shown on the 1901 and 1919 OS 6” maps. The 1920 valuation entry notes it as in ruins. Judging by its size and location, this kiln was probably used for the commercial production of burnt lime brought from quarries at Carlingford, as opposed to the more common usage hereabouts by groups of farmers. Primary Sources: 1. PRONI - VAL 12B/19/13C, p.32 (1888 valuation). 2. PRONI- OS 6/3/57/3 (1901 OS map) - Down sheet 57. 3. PRONI- OS 6/3/57/4 (1919 OS map) - Down sheet 57. 3. PRONI- VAL 12B/19/13C, p.32 (1920 valuation).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

This kiln is larger and its pot more easily accessed than the more common and earlier field kilns, many of which still survive in Mourne.

General Comments

Date of Survey

02 October 1998