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Limekilns, Barjarg

A Category B Listed Building in Mid and Upper Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.1939 / 55°11'38"N

Longitude: -3.754 / 3°45'14"W

OS Eastings: 288442

OS Northings: 590252

OS Grid: NX884902

Mapcode National: GBR 287C.2Y

Mapcode Global: WH5VW.9QM4

Plus Code: 9C7R56VW+HC

Entry Name: Limekilns, Barjarg

Listing Name: Barjarg Limekilns

Listing Date: 3 August 1971

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 342636

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB10226

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200342636

Location: Keir

County: Dumfries and Galloway

Electoral Ward: Mid and Upper Nithsdale

Parish: Keir

Traditional County: Dumfriesshire

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Description

Built circa 1790. Bank of 3 (2+1) limekilns that to north
added probably early 19th century. Rubble-built with ashlar
dressings. 3 east-facing segmental-arched openings, each
with double kiln, smaller north most opening with stugged
red ashlar dressings. Rubble-lined flues.

Statement of Interest

Accounts 1793-1811 relating to Barjarg lime quarry in

S.R.O. GD78/233.

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