Project Programmes
Restoration of neglected lime kilns :
There are 36 kilns within the AONB, and most form significant features within landscape.They are direct link with the area's industrial heritage. The majority of these structures were built in the years between 1750 and 1850 Over the life of the Project a total of twelve lime kilns will have been rebuilt or consolidated so as to prevent further deterioration. Most of the kilns are of an agricultural type. The only exceptions are the twin kilns at Sandside Quarry, which was obviously run on a more industrial scale, although it would have functioned in a similar manner as the more compact field based kilns and the truly unique kiln design at Backwood, which is of an unknown type, though recent research suggests it may have many features in common with a design of externally fired flare kiln thought to originate in Ireland. |
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We have completed work on the Limekilns at Bottoms Farm, Sandside Quarry, Waterslack, Warton, Brackenthwaite, Peter Lane, Low Wood Edge Farm, Fell End and the industrial kiln at Back Wood.
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of Brackenthwaite kiln |
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Work is on going at Hyning Wood and tree clearance has been completed by the AONB Volunteers to protect the kilns near Summerhouse Hill and Crag Foot.
Interpretation panels have been installled at some of the kilns which explain the way these structures worked and their significance to the landscape and livelihood of the people who worked them.
 Low Wood Edge Lime kiln at Beetham |
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Limeburner & the Kiln The leaflet describes how Lime Kilns work, the process of producing lime and the uses both ancient and modern of lime. |
