Limekilns, Marsden
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Limekilns, Marsden
Image: © Mick Garratt Taken: 1 May 2006
dating from the 1870's these kilns provided lime for agriculture and industry. Limestone was quarried behind the kilns using coal from Whitburn Colliery. The kilns operated until the 1960's although the quarries are still operated.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.972586
Longitude
-1.370416