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Latitude: 55.7831 / 55°46'59"N
Longitude: -3.13 / 3°7'47"W
OS Eastings: 329230
OS Northings: 655001
OS Grid: NT292550
Mapcode National: GBR 61LK.5R
Mapcode Global: WH6TD.WWQY
Plus Code: 9C7RQVMC+72
Entry Name: South, Upperside Limekiln
Listing Name: Upperside Limekiln, South
Listing Date: 18 November 1998
Category: C
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 392849
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB45831
Building Class: Cultural
ID on this website: 200392849
Earlier 19th century. W facing, square plan draw-kiln, partially collapsed. Yellow sandstone rubble with battered, chamfered angles. Round arched openings to W and S, that to N obscured by collapsed hillside.
During the 18th and 19th centuries lime was frequently used on farms to improve the quality and fertility of the land. It was also used in industry and by the building trade (as continues today). Upperside Limekilns, South and North (see separate listing) were part of the "Side Limeworks" which belonged to the Rosebery Estate, they are typical of the area being square in plan with three vents. Draw-kilns replaced the simpler clamp-kilns. They are vertical, with various numbers of access vents at the bottom to allow access to the fire so it can be kindled. Limestone is loaded into the top of the kiln (which is often built into a hillside to provide easy access), then burnt slowly, which removes the carbon dioxide from the limestone leaving calcium oxide, or quicklime. This can then be raked out the bottom and is pure enough for use. The vents, which point in different directions can be shut off or opened according to the wind direction.
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