Lime Kiln Close Local Nature Reserve

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Lime Kiln Close Local Nature Reserve by John Sutton as part of the Geograph project.

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Lime Kiln Close Local Nature Reserve

Image: © John Sutton Taken: 1 Mar 2015

This is the oldest part of the abandoned chalk pits on Limekiln Hill. It was last worked for building stone and lime for cement over 200 years ago, so is full of mature trees. It is owned by the city council and managed by Wildlife Trust volunteers.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.18305
Longitude
0.171963