Hildenley Limestone Quarries |
| Hob Uid: 1008188 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Ryedale
Amotherby
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| Grid Ref : SE7475071143 |
| Summary : A small series of quarries in the Upper Jurassic (Oxfordian) Coral Rag limestone situated within Hildeley Wood to the east of Hildenley Home Farm. The, stone which is a pure form of limestone, is considered to be the best decorative stone in Yorkshire. It was first used during the 3rd and 4th centuries for the Roman fortress and vicus at Malton, and at York. It was also used for pre-Conquest sculptures and church construction at Appleton-le-Street, Hovingham, and Amotherby. During the Middle Ages it was used at Kirkham Priory for the 12th century construction and 13th century rebuilding, and at the Gilbertine priory at Old Malton. The sourthern quarry contains a single-pot lime kiln used on the Hildenley Estate. There is also a fine bridge spanning the quarry which appears to be a folly. |
More information : SE 7481 7104. Deep limestone quarry, crossed by a bridge (see SE 77 SW/76). There is a kiln still in place at the mouth of the quarry (see SE 77 SW/78). The quarry is not shown on the OS 1st edn map of 1856. (1)
This, and the quarry to the north, are part of the Hildenley Limestone group of quarries. (2) |