Paignton Zoo Lime Kilns - Paignton, Devon, UK
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N 50° 25.390 W 003° 34.580
30U E 459059 N 5585840
These historic lime kilns lie within Paignton Zoo.
Waymark Code: WM168FV
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/01/2022
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The kilns are well preserved and have information boards. The lime was used on the fields nearby. The process of extracting the lime is described on the boards. Flames used to shoot from the kilns as the lime was extracted.
They can be found in the lemur wood walk.
Type of Oven / Kiln: Lime / Limestone
Status: Historical Site
Operating Dates: 1900s
Website: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate Description: Not listed
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