Monument record 0490501000 - THORNBOROUGH COOMBS
Summary
Historical records of late nineteenth and early twentieth century lime kilns
Protected Status/Designation
- Planning Notification Area: 19th century limekilns at Thornborough Coombs
Map
Type and Period (1)
- LIME KILN (19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Plan Form - Subcircular.
'Limekilns' (X2) on 1881 map (B2).
Trade directories 1876-1903 refer to lime burning (B3).
Remains of 2 brick built lime kilns survive in W face of old quarry. Much limestone is visible in the area (B4).
The 2 lime kins totally excavated. Flue arches of both & part of brick lining of pot survive & relining (B5).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC14184 Bibliographic reference: SHEAHAN P310.
- <2>SBC10281 Map: OS 1881 1:2500 MAP,1ST EDITION.
- <3>SBC6150 Bibliographic reference: HARROD JG & CO'S 1876 ROYAL COUNTY DIRECTORY OF BUCKS/KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF BUCKS (1883-1903).
- <4>SBC12129 Unpublished document: PIKE A R JAN 1981 & MARCH 1993 FIELD VISITS.
- <5>SBC17006 Verbal communication: 1993. WOODS M, BCC COUNTRYSIDE DIVISION (WHO UNDERTOOK EXCAVATION) & FARLEY M E & PIKE A R AUG 1993 FIELD VISIT (& SEE SLIDES, FILED).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73284 32687 (2m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORNBOROUGH, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13537)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC14066)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC18549)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2023 1:08PM
