Discover Alone, back to main map

Lime Kiln Lane, Exmouth blue plaque

Blue plaque
Lime Kiln Lane, Exmouth blue plaque
Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Lime Kiln Lane. The ancient lane, also known as Watery Lane, is so named from the route to the 18th century lime kiln situated on the present Maer. The lane was also used by smugglers to take contraband from Orcombe to Mutter's cider shop formerly located on the Salterton Road. Mutter was a local smuggler after whom Mutter's Moor was named which was the location of one of his look-out points near Sidmouth. Recorded plaque organisation: Exmouth Society.
Lime Kiln Lane in Exmouth is named after an 18th-century lime kiln and has historical significance as a route used by smugglers, including local smuggler Mutter, for transporting contraband.

A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places

Other information

Photo: Jaggery on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0