Limekilns adjoining Higher Cliff

The limekilns adjoining Higher Cliff are disused structures dating from the early 19th century. They are constructed from stone rubble and feature round-headed dressed stone arches. The kilns are situated next to Higher Cliff Cottage. There are two circular flues that serve the four grates of the kilns. The front has two round dressed stone arches, with the left-hand arch being taller than the right. The right-hand arch leads to an opening for a grate on the left side, while the round arch on the right accommodates the projection of the chimney breast on the left gable end of Higher Cliff. The left-hand dressed stone arch on the front elevation provides access to openings for grates on both the right and left. There is an additional opening in the left side wall that has a grate served by the left-hand flue. The kilns are built into the side of a hill, and a cobbled path leads from the remains of a quay on the canal to the east, up the slope to the top of the kilns, allowing for top loading. The left-hand flue is stone lined with brick repairs, while the right-hand flue is fully brick lined. These limekilns were served by the Liskeard and Looe Union Canal, which was authorized in 1825 to connect Liskeard with tidal waters at Looe. As canal traffic grew, the canal was replaced by the Liskeard and Caradon Railway, which was authorized by an Act in 1843 and opened in 1846.