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Eals Bridge lime kiln (Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh)

Kiln (disused). (1)

Lime kiln: arch, eye and pot in fair condition; front arch partially collapsed. One pot, elliptical plan, firebrick lining, half full, 2.9m x 3.35m. One draw arch, pointed corbel. Constructed of sandstone. (2)

The kiln has been filled in by the owner. The south and west walls are badly cracked and the sit is potentially dangerous in its present condition. (3)

Old lime kiln with possible quarry. (4a)

Was of sandstone construction with a firebrick lining, elliptical pot with one pointed corbelled draw arch, with one eye. (4b)

Not shown on 2nd edn mapping. (4c)

Know Head Lime Kiln. Sandstone construction, it had an oval pot with a firebrick lining, one arch with one eye. (4d)

[Eals Bridge and Know Head seem to be the same kiln]
N5966
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
FIELD OBSERVATION, North Pennines AONB lime kiln survey 2000; LANCASTER UNIVERSITY ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNIT
WATCHING BRIEF, Slaggyford to Tipalt OHL refurbishment, near Eals Bridge, Knarsdale 2010; Pre-Construct Archaeology
FIELD SURVEY, RCHME: North Pennines Industrial Archaeology Project ; RCHME


Source of Reference
Local History of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh

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