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July 2, 2020
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The kilns at Oakamoor were continuous draw kilns. The kiln was a brick lined pot with a stone face, built into a bank. Being on a bank made it easier to load the kilns fron the top with the heavy alternate layers of coal and limestone. It also made collection of the quicklime at the base of the kilns simpler operation. The steep sides of the Churnet Valley were ideal for limekilns of this type.
The last lime was produced in Oakamoor in 1921.
Source: Churned Valley Guide
The last lime was produced in Oakamoor in 1921.
Source: Churned Valley Guide
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