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Limekiln

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.4104 / 52°24'37"N

Longitude: -4.086 / 4°5'9"W

OS Eastings: 258210

OS Northings: 281201

OS Grid: SN582812

Mapcode National: GBR 8R.PBLZ

Mapcode Global: VH4FC.4P81

Plus Code: 9C4QCW67+5J

Entry Name: Limekiln

Listing Date: 23 January 1978

Last Amended: 24 November 1987

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 10421

Building Class: Industrial

ID on this website: 300010421

Location: Situated near the water's edge in the harbour, reached by path to N of the Fire Station; to rear of Nos 1 and 2 harbour Crescent.

County: Ceredigion

Community: Aberystwyth

Community: Aberystwyth

Built-Up Area: Aberystwyth

Traditional County: Cardiganshire

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History

Shown on 1809 map; one of 13 limekilns that surrounded the harbour in C19.

Exterior

Built against the sea wall embankment; square rubble structure with voussoir arched splayed openings to 3 sides, concealed by lean-to on SE side. Top covered over and infilled.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a special example of a limekiln in a townscape location. Group value.

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