Building record MAB8138 - RYNTAING
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Summary
Remains of a disused lime kiln, which is depicted on the OS 1st and 2nd edition maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3376 2014 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ32SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbuchat |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a disused lime kiln, which is depicted on the OS 1st and 2nd edition maps. Recorded in 2002 as part of a survey of limekilns in Upper Donside, which noted it as one of the best preserved in the area. It stands 4.5m high at the front, and measures 4.9m in diameter. The large draw hole (1.8m high and 1.6m wide with 5 supporting lintels) is flanked by a pair of wide and substantial buttresses. The bowl measures 3.4m in diameter.
CRUICKSHANK, K, 2004, THE LIMEKILNS OF UPPER DONSIDE: A FORGOTTEN HERITAGE, p.37 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5358.
Aug 15 2002 , PUB-GR-14-01-038 - 047, PUB-GR-14-01-038 - 047 (Ground Photograph). SAB18941.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ32SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 126365;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ32SW0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/126365 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2023 12:42PM
