Cumbria Limekilns
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Limestone is found right around Cumbria, usually at the edges of the central volvanic area. The limeburning industry that developed has left a large number of remains of the smaller field kilns across the uplands. It is clear that lime for agricultural imrovement was a significant factor and these intermittent farm kilns have often survived due to their relative remoteness. | |
| Kiln at Nixon Head. Image courtesy of and © Graham Brooks | ||
There are a number of websites covering limekilns in Cumbria. These include: Industries of Cumbria |
| Banks Head | Fell End, Ravenstonedale |
| Sloats Limeworks |
© David Kitching 2006
Page last updated 8.6.2006