Lime Kilns, Adjacent to 8 Springvale Road, Ballywalter BT22 2PE

NOTE: Since the date of survey a metal handrail has been added on top of the lime kilns and Information boards affixed to the rendered back walls within the arches. The survey description below refers to the building at the date of the full survey: Rubblestone-built pair of lime kilns at rear of beach, immediately south of Ballywalter village accessed from Springvale Road, at north eastern corner of Ballywalter Park and opposite Ballywalter Park East Gate Lodge (HB24 04 025). The kilns are located in centre of newly constructed public park with coastal footpath across frontage (undergoing renovation at the time of survey). The kilns are of 'draw' type designed for continuous firing / production of quicklime for building and agricultural use. The charging platform is on higher ground, at same level as public road and is accessed from NW. The main front elevation with symmetrical draw arches faces SE and is at lower level concurrent with the public footpath located at the rear of Ballywalter Beach. The draw arches on the SE elevation have 2 brick deep head and matching brick vaulting. The inner draw arch over the draw apertures has 1 1/2 brick deep head with brick walling above. Both draw apertures have been infilled with sand/cement render finish. Joints to rubble stonework are galleted on all three visible elevations. Galletting is less evident below arch springing line on SE elevation. Materials: rubblestone with brick detailing Setting: Located immediately south of Ballywalter village accessed from Springvale Road, at north eastern corner of Ballywalter Park and opposite Ballywalter Park East Gate Lodge (HB24 04 025). The kilns are located in centre of newly constructed public park with coastal footpath across frontage.