Limekiln, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.41 / 52°24'35"N

Longitude: -4.0857 / 4°5'8"W

OS Eastings: 258225

OS Northings: 281152

OS Grid: SN582811

Mapcode National: GBR 8R.PBN7

Mapcode Global: VH4FC.4PDD

Plus Code: 9C4QCW57+XP

Entry Name: Limekiln

Listing Date: 24 November 1987

Last Amended: 24 November 1987

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 10422

Building Class: Industrial

ID on this website: 300010422

Location: Prominently sited at the S side of the harbour; reached past the side of the Fire Station and along the water’s edge; to rear of Nos 9 and 10 Harbour Crescent.

County: Ceredigion

Town: Trefechan

Community: Aberystwyth

Built-Up Area: Aberystwyth

Traditional County: Cardiganshire

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History

Shown on c. 1790 map; one of 13 limekilns that surrounded the harbour in C19

Exterior

This is the earlier of the 2 limekilns that remain. Built against the sea wall embankment. Square rubble structure with voussoir arched, splayed openings to 3 sides; damaged NW corner.

Reasons for Listing

Group value.

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Limekiln

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion