Portpatrick Harbour, Limekiln
Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Portpatrick Harbour, Limekiln
Classification Lime Kiln (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Portpatrick Harbour, South Pier
Canmore ID 60336
Site Number NW95SE 11
NGR NW 9997 5396
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Portpatrick
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Wigtown
- Former County Wigtownshire
NW95SE 11 9997 5396
See also:
Portpatrick Harbour NW95SE 9.00 Centred NW 99878 54102
This lime kiln, built into the former raised beach at the harbour near the landward end of the South pier, is 20ft [6.1m] high and 15ft [4.6m] wide, roughly built of local rubble and having double-arched fireplace. Clearly has been gravity-loaded from above and is now infilled. This kiln dates from the early 19th century, having been built for use at the time of the extensive harbour works. Marked on OS 6" 1st edition 1846-7.
I Donnachie 1971.
