Lime Kiln At Blaxton Quay

The lime kiln at Blaxton Quay is a disused structure dating from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. It is built from limestone rubble and features a rectangular plan that contains six half-round chambers. The kiln is a single-storey building with battered sides, two evenly spaced round-arched entrances at the front, and smaller arches located on each return. The upper surface, from which the six kilns were charged, is currently overgrown and inaccessible.

Inside, the kiln consists of six half-round kilns. The end two can be emptied through openings in the returns, while the other four open off each side of the large front arches. This kiln is notable for being an unusually large industrial lime kiln for the area and is reported to be the most substantial in the district. It was strategically located beside the quay to receive coal from South Wales, a practice more commonly seen in North Devon and Somerset.