Glenburn, Gleniffer Burn
Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned), Limestone Quarry (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Glenburn, Gleniffer Burn
Classification Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned), Limestone Quarry (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Limecraigs
Canmore ID 282907
Site Number NS46SE 612
NGR NS 465 609
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/282907
- Council Renfrewshire
- Parish Paisley (Renfrew)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Renfrew
- Former County Renfrewshire
NS46SE 612 465 609
Lime quarries and kilns NS 465 609 In rising slope of Brownside Braes, four lime quarries (Q1-Q4) worked in late 18th century. Each elongated on N-S axis, from NS 4655 6098 to NS 4683 6100. Q1 - 100m long, up to 15m deep at S end. Q2 - formerly 150m long, but mostly infilled, apart from S end where limestone still exposed. Q3 - 80m long. Q4 - 50m long with remains of three clamp kilns in NE corner, 5m wide x 3m deep, in rising side of quarry.
S Nisbet 2005
