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Tresaith
Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 25216 Trust : Dyfed Community : Penbryn Unitary authority : Ceredigion NGR : SN278515 Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL Lime Kiln
Summary : The site consists of a crescentic excavation into a natural terrace of boulder clay, the top of which has also been artificially flattened to provide a level area for servicing the chambers. Two kilns have been constructed at the ends of the horns, each consisting of a stone facade to the earthwork with a single drawing hole and the remains of an infilled chamber above. In the centre of the crescent is the apparent remains of a ramp leading to the top of the platform and the kiln chambers. A toilet block has been construted in the area between the horns, otherwise the site lies in gardens. Conversation with a number of locals has ascertained the following anecdotal information. "The kilns had been cleared by CDC with a view to conservation. Conservation will not now go ahead. A survey of the kilns has been made (? by CDC). Welsh wtaer are going to lay a sewer in front of (north) of the kilns and the toilet block will be rebuilt. This was due to begin in October 1995." A line laid out between pegs on the slope of the crescent, including part of the ramp, suggests that part of the earthwork will be cut away to accommodate the toilet block. A report on the site action was given to the Trust's Heritage Manangement department in early September 1995 recommending a full survey be carried out. GW 11/09/95
Description : Limekilns largely intact although superficially ruinous. Proposals to demolish kilns in favour of additional car parking space obviously not yet carried out. S Bishop 13.1.92
Sources :
Bishop,S , 1992 ,
Bishop,SM , 1990 , Information re: measures taken to ensure preservation of site ,
Ceredigion District Council , Ceredigion's Coastal Heritage ,
Morgan,DE , 1988 , Letter to Ceredigion D.C. in response to consolidation proposals ,
Morgan,DE , 1988 , Report of Telephone conversation with Ceredigion D.C. re proposals to consolidate site ,
White,E , 1988 , Concern as to future of lime kiln ,
Williams,G , 1996 , Cardigan Bay Survey PRN 30751 ,
Williams,G , 1996 , Cardigan Bay Survey ,
Events : 75249 : TRESAITH, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1992 (year : 1992) 88416 : TRESAITH, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1995 (year : 1995)
