Dunbar, Oxwellmains Cement Works, Limekilns
Lime Kiln(S) (Late 19th Century) - (Mid 20th Century)-(1966)
Site Name Dunbar, Oxwellmains Cement Works, Limekilns
Classification Lime Kiln(S) (Late 19th Century) - (Mid 20th Century)-(1966)
Canmore ID 297248
Site Number NT77NW 53.01
NGR NT 7068 7633
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/297248
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Dunbar
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County East Lothian
NT77NW 53.01 706 763
Limekilns, Dunbar Cement Works
Due for demolition in 1966 is a pair of kilns in the construction area of the Dunbar Cement Works. They project north west and north east respectively from a revetted ramp which serves both. Top of the NE kiln was open when visited. They are built of poorly coursed rubble and stand about 25ft high in front. The NW kiln is buttressed on theon the W. Each kiln has three arched vents, one in each free face, with barrel -vaults descending and narrowing to give access to small arched apertures at the inner ends. The arches stand about 14 feet high externaly, the voussoirs of the NW ones being of stone and of brick. The open top of the NE kiln is seen to be lined with small squared blocks, presumably firebricks.
A plan is understood to be in the keeping of the County Planning Authority.
Visited by RCAHMS (Angus Graham) 3 April 1966.
