Old Lime Kiln at Perranarworthal
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Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 29 Apr 2006
These lime kilns are a common feature of the estuaries and inlets of Cornwall and West Devon. Limestone, brought in by sea, was burned to produce quicklime which could be spread on fields to improve the rather poor acid soils.