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Skye, Broadford, Limekiln

Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Skye, Broadford, Limekiln

Classification Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 11593

Site Number NG62SW 17

NGR NG 64559 23488

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Strath
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG62SW 17 64559 23488.

A lime-kiln erected at Broadford was the scene of a successful business for many years, and the lime produced there was of very high quality.

A Nicolson 1930.

Situated at NG 6455 2345. Disused and ruinous.

Visited by OS (C F W) 10 June 1961.

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External Reference (2011)

The NSA, published 1840, records that 'A lime-kiln is in operation in the vicinity of Broadford, which supplies an extensive district with lime of a superior quality. To the public it is sold at 9d. per boll; but Lord Macdonald, with his usual attention to the interests of his tenants, binds the lessee of the lime kiln to supply them with lime for building at 6d.; and for land at 4d. per boll.'

Information from the ARCH Community Timeline course, 2011

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