2009
NS4380 : Remains of wall at lime-kiln site
taken 16 years ago, near to Blairquhomrie, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Remains of wall at lime-kiln site
This is the same structure as is shown from a different angle in NS4380 : Ruined lime-kiln: detail; for the main description of this site, see NS4380 : Ruined lime-kiln.
For a view of the whole kiln area, with less bracken, see: NS4380 : Remains of large rectangular lime-kiln.
The present view is intended to show a surviving section of wall, part of a structure associated with a lime-kiln; this section of wall is straight, and several courses of stone survive intact there to a height of about 70cm.
For a view of the whole kiln area, with less bracken, see: NS4380 : Remains of large rectangular lime-kiln.
The present view is intended to show a surviving section of wall, part of a structure associated with a lime-kiln; this section of wall is straight, and several courses of stone survive intact there to a height of about 70cm.
Remains of lime-kiln
In the article "Old Cornstone Workings in Dunbartonshire and West Stirlingshire, with Notes on their Associated Flora" ("Glasgow Naturalist", Volume 22(5), 1995, pp485-494), naturalist John Mitchell lists the locations of ten cornstone workings. The ruins shown here appear to be part of site number five on his list: "Merkins Muir", described as having "kilns present".
Network of old limestone industry tracks :: NS4379
A very extensive network of ancient tracks on the moors in West Dunbartonshire links old quarries, ruined lime-kilns, and other sites connected with the local limestone-burning industry, which flourished in the 18th century. See Link for a Geograph article about the network, and Link
for an annotated satellite view of it.
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- Grid Square
- NS4380, 45 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 7 July, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 17 September, 2009
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 4397 8077 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:59.6659N 4:30.1928W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- Southeast (about 135 degrees)