Monument record M906 - Lime works, Cropwell Bishop

Summary

LIME WORKS (Victorian to First World War)

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Grid reference SK 67800 34199 (point)
Map sheet SK63SE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Cropwell Bishop, Rushcliffe

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Full Description

Disused limeworks (near Limekiln Farm). Started by Mr Vincent Parker (see brickworks further N - M901) and built about 1870. Bagged lime was produced here. Stopped working about 1914. Some small remains of the old kiln (18/01/1966). (1)
See M8976 for tramway.
Grid ref centred, includes building.


<1> CBA, Industrial Survey (Published document). SNT184.

Other Refs: IA2 20/6

<2> OS, 1920, 1:2500, County Series 1920 (Map). SNT1029.

Other Refs: 47/2

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: CBA. Industrial Survey.
  • <2> Map: OS. 1920. 1:2500, County Series 1920.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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