Local List: Post-medieval lime kilns at Brendon Hill

Two limekilns of typical West Somerset style with triple relieving arches. Both the limestone and small anthracite fuel (culm) came from South Wales and were delivered by the West Somerset Mineral Railway. The kilns were served by a siding at the upper level. Lime was removed at the lower level which was served by a cart road off the Bampton road. The two kilns are slightly different in layout and materials and it may be they were built at different dates. Both kilns are approx. 5m high, with 3m diameter bowls, both kilns have poking holes below the lowest arch. The kiln structure is of local killas rubble with sandstone quoins. Some of the arches are brick. Age: typical 19th century industrial feature Rarity: typical 19th century Distinctive Design: no Historical Association: high association with development of West Somerset Mineral Railway and Mining sites on Brendon Hills Evidential Value: will probably be similar to other limekilns of the period Social Communal Value: Mining sites on Brendon Hill are popular and subject of walks with a local group, although this site is not accessible to the public it is visible from the road (vegetation permitting) Group Value: part of the group of sites at head of incline including Bampton Road Stores Collective Value: one of a number of limekilns on Exmoor