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Dounreay, Limekiln
Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Dounreay, Limekiln
Classification Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 7292
Site Number NC96NE 52
NGR NC 989 670
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/7292
- Council Highland
- Parish Reay
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
NC96NE 52 989 670
The flue of a large lime kiln was uncovered by bulldozer excavation. The kiln was about 12ft in diameter with clay-filled walls, 5ft thick. The flue was of dry-stone construction. Extensive burning was indicated by reddish earth and charred straw in the interior. No evidence for dating was found and the site has now been destroyed by a road.
J E Burns 1966.
