Down Hill, Lime Kiln

A lime kiln shown on the Ordnance Survey first edition map on the east side of Down Hill is not shown on the Ordnance Survey second edition map, so was out of use by 1895 {1}. The three arched kiln of limestone rubble dating from the late 18th century or early 19th century is set into a steep escarpment, and more typical of the small kilns producing lime for agricultural purposes than any of the other surviving kilns in the county {3}.
The lime kiln was listed Grade II in 1985 with the following description:
'Limekiln. Late C18/early C19. Roughly squared limestone rubble with brick dressings. 3 entrances, in 3 flat sides, have elliptical brick arches. Built against a steep hillside to use the stone from Downhill Quarry.'