
What is recorded here
Detached former lime kiln, built c. 1830, no longer in use. Irregular plan. Random rubble uncoursed stone walling. Triple arches, red brick surrounds, to west elevation for lime production; square-headed window and door openings to north elevation with red brick surrounds. Random rubble stone auxiliary structures to north with pitched and hipped slate and corrugated-iron roofing. Situated in overgrown site off main road.
Mount Pleasant Lime works is a large complex of industrial building. The lime kilns are a reminder of a bygone era and though no longer used, this complex is important to the architectural and industrial heritage of County Louth as it is a great example of engineering ingenuity.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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