Scales Green Lime Kiln 2, Cumbria
N 54° 08.359 W 003° 06.388
30U E 493044 N 5999027
The middle of three lime kilns along the edge of limestone. Not a listed structure, yet in as good condition as other two.
Waymark Code: WME002
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/15/2012
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This is a limestone area, as evidenced by all the walls. This kiln like the other two is built in to the slope. Easier to load top with materials. Top is now overgrown with small bushes. Hearth is still open.
All three lime kilns were for sale in 1821. Document held at Barrow Records Office.
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Copy case by N C Tindal, York assizes re limestone on Scales Haggs and lime kilns used to burn lime for sale, 5 April 1821, giving descent of manor from Crown to Michael Knott esq., who has sub-let it to the Braddyll family BD HJ 191/7 1821
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