Limekiln (2), God's Bridge South, Stainmore Forest, Bowes, Teesdale (Bowes)
God's Bridge South Lime kiln, viewed from the north. 1995
These are the remains of a 19th century limekiln. Limestone was burnt in this limekiln to make lime. This was used to improve soil quality and as an ingredient of cement.
D2909
Desk Based Assessment of the industrial archaeology of the North Pennines, 1993-1994; Newcastle City Archaeology Unit
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