LIMEKILNS AT ST 059 172

The limekilns at Burlescombe, dating from the early 19th century, are constructed of stone rubble with brick dressings. They consist of a set of three limekilns built against a steep southeast-facing hillside. On the right, there is an oblong block that projects forward, containing two kilns that are raked out from the sides. On the left, another kiln is built into the hillside and is raked out from the front. Each kiln features tall outer arches with segmental heads, stepping down and inwards through a series of three similar arches to the raking out hole, which leads to a circular brick kiln vat. The kilns could be loaded from the top of the slope. This site is part of a group of limekilns near the Westleigh Quarry, which continues to produce limestone.