There were two kilns here in the 19th century and related engine house and railway structures, according to Historic England. The connection to the railway is rather - visibly - obvious as Smardale Gill Viaduct is just next door to the kilns.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 25, 2022

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This place is important for the industrial history of this region.

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1. Smardale Gill Viaduct and Smardale Bridge loop from Ravenstonedale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2. Nettle Hill and Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Crosby Garrett — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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3. Bents Farm and Smardale Lime Kilns loop from Newbiggin-on-Lune — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Smardale Lime Kilns

1. Smardale Gill Viaduct and Smardale Bridge loop from Ravenstonedale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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