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Lime Kiln south of Keenly Thorn


There is an old lime kiln, located in a former limestone quarry, to the south of Keenley Thorn farmhouse and Quarry House. The lime kiln dates from the 19th century and has two drawing arches. It is a well-preserved example of a double kiln with charging ramp in a limestone quarry. The lime kiln is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Keenley Thorn Lime Kilns Quarry House, Allendale Historic Buildings and Monuments in West Allen Civil Parish
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Keenley Lime Kilns

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Keenley lime kiln (2)

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The two arches of Keenley lime kiln

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Draw holes in one of the arches of Keenley lime kiln

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Keenley lime kiln

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Keenley Lime Kiln

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Disused shallow quarry by Keenley lime kiln

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Keenley lime kiln (3)

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LIMEKILN IN DISUSED QUARRY, 170 METRES SOUTH OF KEENLEY THORN FARMHOUSE - West Allen
- Limekiln, probably mid C19. Squared rubble with brick. Twin segmental-headed drawing arches, each corbelled down to a pair of eyes divided by a brick pilaster, one- of each pair having …

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List number: 1370230
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NY7933556286

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