Lime Kiln on Central Reservation of Dual Carriageway at Sx 81808820 is a Grade II listed building in the Teignbridge local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 April 1987. A C19 Lime kiln.

Lime Kiln on Central Reservation of Dual Carriageway at Sx 81808820

WRENN ID
secret-marble-vetch
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Teignbridge
Constituency
Central Devon MP: Sir Mel Stride (Con)
Country
England
Date first listed
28 April 1987
Type
Lime kiln
Address
Lime Kiln on Central Reservation of Dual Carriageway at Sx 81808820, Chudleigh
OS grid reference
SX 882 819
Coordinates
50.6264, -3.58109
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This lime kiln, dating from the mid to late 19th century, is located on the central reservation of a dual carriageway at SX 81808820 in Chudleigh. It is constructed from local grey limestone rubble and is notable for its size, featuring three swallows that are currently used as a dwelling for a tramp. The kiln is unusually large and well-preserved, although the interior has not been inspected.

Local climate

Lime Kiln on Central Reservation of Dual Carriageway at Sx 81808820 receives an average of 870 mm of rain a year. This makes it wetter than 63% of listed buildings in the UK. Its exposure to wind-driven rain is greater than that of 78% of listed buildings.

It experiences an average of 15 freeze-thaw cycles a year, fewer than 85% of listed buildings. Of these, 6 follow at least 1 mm of rain in the preceding 48 hours. Average temperatures at this location have risen by 0.3°C per decade since 1991.

Averages for 1991–2020; temperature trend 1991–2025. Figures describe the wider area (a grid cell of roughly 10 km), not the individual site. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.

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