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Lime Kilns
The lime kilns at Castle Point on Lindisfarne are amongst the largest and best preserved lime kilns in Northumberland. They have a complex layout compared to many other lime kilns. The lime kilns were built in 1860 by William Nicholl, and quarrying and slaking occurring until 1900.[1] Limestone was quarried from the north of the island and brought to the kilns via a railway, some remains of which cans still be seen. The kilns are located within the Lindisfarne Castle Grade II registered park and garden; they are owned and managed by the National Trust.
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Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln interior
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Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln interior
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Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln information board
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Lime kilns - Lindisfarne - List Entry
- "....The monument includes the remains of a row of lime kilns of post-medieval date, situated on the south east tip of Holy Island just beyond Lindisfarne Castle. The battery of …
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Simon Cotterill
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Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln interior
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Geograph (geograph)
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln interior
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Geograph (geograph)
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island. Limekiln information board
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
Lime kilns - Lindisfarne - List Entry
- "....The monument includes the remains of a row of lime kilns of post-medieval date, situated on the south east tip of Holy Island just beyond Lindisfarne Castle. The battery of …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
