Building record MLI42228 - Brick Kiln to the south of Farlesthorpe

Summary

Mid 19th century brick kiln. Part of the structure is still standing and is listed.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Edwardian - 1855 AD to 1905 AD)
  • (Edwardian to 21st Century - 1905 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

A mid 19th century scotch kiln to the south of Farlesthorpe where the yellowish brick used in the area was produced. {1}{2} The kiln at Farlesthorpe (TF480739), built in local yellow brick in about 1855, is coincidentally in one of the few villages where the Livesey family, minor gentry, owners of the Baumber site (PRN ) also had an interest. The kiln was in use until about 1905, after which time it was probably used as a simple agricultural store almost up until the present day. At some point in the 20th century a wide opening with sliding door was created on the south-west end of the kiln and the firing sheds abutting either side were re-roofed and restored; they too have served some agricultural purpose. The internal structure of the kiln is currently quite sound. The earthen ramp to the wicket (opening) at the rear of the kiln was removed in 2006. A row of red bricks along the sill of the of the wicket at the rear of the kiln stamped 'KINSLEY' is not part of the original structure. The kiln at Kinsley near Wakefield in West Yorkshire first operated in 1903 shortly before the Farlesthorpe kiln was last fired, so these bricks were presumably used to repair or modify this part of the structure.{3} The remaining standing structure is listed. It is a former brick kiln, now a store, built in the mid 19th century and extended in the late 19th century. It was constructed of brown/orange brick and has pantile roofs. It is a Scotch kiln. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {4} The former kiln building is still standing but is very overgrown. {5}

Sources/Archives (5)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P275.
  •  Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. TF 47 SE.
  •  Article in Monograph: Ken Redmore. 2007. 'Some Brick Kilns and Brick Makers of East Lincolnshire' in All Things Lincolnshire. pp.174-81.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/17.
  •  Electronic Communication: C.J. Lester. 2011. Email about Farlesthorpe brick kiln. -.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 4793 7389 (309m by 265m)
Civil Parish FARLESTHORPE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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