This lime kiln was built in 1916 to meet the need for burnt lime during the First World War (since it was difficult to obtain from abroad). The lime kiln …

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Corine

April 12, 2024

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Lime was burned in this lime kiln to produce quicklime. Lime kilns are often located close to the place where the lime was extracted, in this case right next to the Curfs quarry.

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Anneke B.

August 7, 2025

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An old lime kiln, now no longer in use

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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