Building record MAB7629 - NETHERTON
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Summary
Remains of a limekiln that is depicted on both the 1867 1st edition and the 1888 2nd edition OS maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3562 1790 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ31NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbuchat |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a limekiln that is depicted on both the 1867 1st edition and the 1888 2nd edition OS maps. The kiln, of external diameter 5.6m, has a large intact draw hole with a stone lintel 1m long over the entrance. The bowl which measures in daimeter, has been infilled by to ground level. The draw hole is 1.4m high, 1.5m wide and 2.3m deep.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 100 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
CRUICKSHANK, K, 2004, THE LIMEKILNS OF UPPER DONSIDE: A FORGOTTEN HERITAGE, p.39 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5358.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ31NE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 120007;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ31NE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/120007 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2023 11:51AM
