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MNA156181

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Description:  GENERAL INFORMATION
Sub type: one-build with boiling house, in-and-out (yard)
Use type: in use for other purpose than original (score: 7)
Current use: series of lime pits.
Class: AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE
Related buildings: Part of range. One build with (U).
Uncertainties in history/development: No
Changes since previous VBS: not recorded on VBS
Threat(s): condition/repairs (low)
BUILDING CONFIGURATION - PRESENT AND ORIGINAL
Plan: rectangular
Storeys: 1 storey, unlofted
Bay(s): 4
Stack(s): na
Door(s): 4
Window(s): 0
Hole(s): na
Aspect: U
Key Features: Finely made walls with squared stone masonry, originally with dressed stone copings. The walls were subsequently raised in brick and the yards removed. Boarded doors. The sty to the L (S) end has original wrought hinges with fleur-de-lys terminals.
MATERIALS AND FITTINGS
Walling: stone and brick
Lintel: wall plate or eaves
Roof: asymmetric gable
Roofing: corrugated asbestos (grade: D)
Truss Type: non-applicable (score: 0)
Timber: non-applicable (score: 0)
External fittings: some early/original (score: 9)
Interior fittings: no fittings remain (score: 0)
VB Survey on 07/09/2001 by PTM

Country:  Wales

District:  Denbighshire Unitary Authority

Parish:  Chirk

Grid Reference:   SJ266382

Map Reference:  [EPSG:27700] 326674, 338278

Period/Subject:  1867 - 1900 - PIGSTY, 1733 - 1766 - PIGSTY

Identifiers: 
[ADS] Depositor Id: MNA156181
[ADS] Associated Id: HBSMR Id: MNA156181
[ADS] Import RCN: NTSMR-MNA156181

People Involved: 
[Publisher] National Trust