Limekiln, Low Sealhouse Farm
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Limekiln, Low Sealhouse Farm
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 3 Apr 2011
In the 18th and 19th centuries, when lime was extensively used on acid clay soil to improve cultivation, lime kilns were widespread. Beehive shaped, with a hole in the top, kilns were usually built on the sides of steep hills and against cliff faces, to make the loading of limestone and coal easier. Alternating layers of limestone and coal were burnt to produce the lime. This kiln dates from the early 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.435645
Longitude
-2.018929