Bwlchau Limekiln, Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8271 / 51°49'37"N

Longitude: -4.0388 / 4°2'19"W

OS Eastings: 259593

OS Northings: 216236

OS Grid: SN595162

Mapcode National: GBR DT.W2TP

Mapcode Global: VH4J8.YB6Q

Plus Code: 9C3QRXG6+RF

Entry Name: Bwlchau Limekiln

Listing Date: 27 August 1999

Last Amended: 27 August 1999

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 22192

Building Class: Industrial

ID on this website: 300022192

Location: At west side of a footpath 100m north of Bwlchau farmhouse. Quarry to the west.

County: Carmarthenshire

Town: Llanelli

Community: Llanfihangel Aberbythych

Locality: Carmel Woods

Traditional County: Carmarthenshire

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History

There was a kiln here by 1820. This landholding on the Dynevor Estate was named Bwlchau-gwynion in 1839, at which time there was a limekiln here. The present kiln is said to be marked 'J L 1857'. It may be associated with David Benyon, the tenant of that date. In c1876-85 the kiln is shown with its quarry to the west. It was disused by 1906.

Exterior

A single limekiln in uncoursed limestone rubble masonry. About 10m in width, about 6m high. Straight front wall. Two working areas each with a semicircular outer arch, separated by a pier of masonry. Large stone lintel over each kiln working hole; the masonry over is corbelled.
The top is now covered by a path and the interior diameter is not ascertainable.

Reasons for Listing

A well-preserved mid C19 limekiln in an area of intensive C19 and C20 quarrying and lime-burning industry; one of an important surviving contemporary group.

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Other nearby listed buildings

II Pwll-y-march Limekilns
200m south of the Carmel to Pant-y-llyn road; Pair of limekilns in one structure at east of Pwll-y-march quarry, reached from the road by a path opposite Caeffwrn.
II Pant-y-garn Limekiln No. I (to west)
200m south of the Carmel to Pant-y-llyn road; reached by a side path east from a lane opposite Caeffwrn. South of its quarry.
II Pant-y-garn Limekiln No. II (to east)
150m south of the Carmel to Pant-y-llyn road; reached by a lane commencing midway between Pwll-y-march and Lletty-mawr. Quarry to north.
II Garn Limekiln No. III (3rd from north in group)
Near the middle of a group of four surviving kilns 100m east of the A476, reached by a short lane 200m south of Eglwys Fair, Carmel. Quarry to the east.
II Garn Limekiln No. II (2nd from north in group)
Near the middle of a group of four surviving kilns 100m east of the A476, reached by a short lane 200m south of Eglwys Fair, Carmel. Quarry to the east.
II Garn Limekiln No. IV (southernmost in group)
At the south of a group of four surviving kilns 100m east of the A476, reached by a short lane 200m south of Eglwys Fair, Carmel.
II Garn Limekiln No. I (northernmost in group)
The northern of a group of four surviving kilns 100m east of the A476, reached by a short lane commencing 200m south of Eglwys Fair, Carmel. Quarry to the east.
II Lletty-mawr Limekiln
50m south of the Carmel to Pant-y-llyn road, opposite Lletty-mawr. North of its quarry.

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Bwlchau Limekiln

A Grade II Listed Building in Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire