Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB24/01/167

Address :
Lime Kiln Ballywhite Portaferry Co Down

Townland:
Ballywhite

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Survey 2:
B2

Date of Listing:
08/03/2006 00:00:00

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:
206/3

IG Ref:
J5780 5291

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

Large disused rubble built lime kiln of possible mid 19th century construction, set built into a hillside just to the S of the main drive to Ballywhite House (E of Lough Shore Road, c.2 miles NW of Portaferry). The kiln has a central fire place opening with red brick dressings to deeply recessed fire area. The westerly facing front façade is battered. The side walls are blank while the rear wall is obscured by the earth ramp. The sides, top and rear are not possible to view due to the rampant undergrowth.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

This lime kiln may date from the mid 19th century. References- Secondary sources 1 T. Ferris, "Lime Kilns of the Upper Ards", in 'Journal of the Upper Ards Historical Society No.2' (1978), p.4

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

B. Proportion D. Plan Form F. Structural System J. Setting

Historic Interest

X. Local Interest Y. Social, Cultural or Economic Importance

Evaluation

Large disused rubble built lime kiln, of possible mid 19th century construction. This is a rare surviving lime kiln in this area, which enjoys an unspoiled setting.

General Comments

Date of Survey

27 August 1997