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Useful Links
- Canmore:
- LIMEKILNS HARBOUR, PIER
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 3729
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Limekilns Pier
Other Name(s)
Address
Limekilns Harbour, Limekilns
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
196
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NT 07496 83308
Location Type
Small Town
HS Reference No
3729
Description
Wide pier of dry, coursed sandstone boulders. Stone steps to E. 19th century central shelter wall on pier.
Limekilns was the medieval port for Dunfermline. It continued to be used as a commercial port until the mid 19th century when it was superseded by the improved harbour at Charlestown. (Historic Scotland)
Limekilns was the medieval port for Dunfermline. It continued to be used as a commercial port until the mid 19th century when it was superseded by the improved harbour at Charlestown. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
18th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
22/07/2010, 21/5/2014, 29/4/2019
Development History
In need of particular attention.
Sept 1991: no longer at risk. Work recently completed. Moved to Saved.
Sept 1991: no longer at risk. Work recently completed. Moved to Saved.
July 2010: External inspection finds most of the pier in an adequate condition, but the seaward end is suffering from extensive areas of collapse. Moved back to At Risk.
21 May 2014: Inspection finds the structure remains in much the same condition as seen previously. Dangerous Building notices remain affixed to fencing.
29 April 2019: External inspection finds no significant change from previous visit. Area continues to be fenced off as dangerous.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Limekilns
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Building Uses Information:
Present Use 1: Unknown Former Use 1: Unknown
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Present Use 1: Unknown Former Use 1: Unknown
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Shipping
Original Entry Date
21-MAY-90
Date of Last Edit
20/11/2014
