Kilns, Ironbridge, Shropshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 52° 37.759 W 002° 29.462
30U E 534448 N 5831157
These lime kilns are in a lovely setting overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire UK
Waymark Code: WM2HPK
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The use of lime as a manure was extensive in the some parts of England, vessels were employed to convey stone from the lime-rock districts to supply the kilns to create burnt lime.






Type of Oven / Kiln: Lime / Limestone

Status: Historical Site

Operating Dates: 1800's

Additional Coordinate: Not Listed

Additional Coordinate Description: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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