No3 Limekiln Cottages

No. 3 Limekiln Cottages, located in Belan, Welshpool, are part of a group of four cottages associated with the Belan lime-kilns, which were present by 1840. However, these cottages were replaced by the current buildings sometime after 1859, constructed by the Powis Estate.

The exterior features brick side walls and a rear, with the sides painted to resemble timber framing. The front wall is also painted in imitation of framing, applied onto boards that are set over a frame, creating a series of quatrefoil panels. The cottages have slate roofs with a brick axial stack. Each cottage is symmetrically planned, featuring an outer doorway with a battened plank door, and a ground floor window with two lights, made of iron mullions and transoms, containing small panes. Above, there is a small gabled dormer with a two-light iron casement window, also with small panes. No. 4 includes a single-storey outbuilding attached to the left.

These cottages are a notable example of the picturesque vernacular style from the late 19th century and represent excellent estate housing, contributing to the group of structures at Belan Locks.