The headland at Kettle Ness was once quarried for alum, a chemical that was used in printing, paint and tanning industries. From this point, you will also get impressive views to the west along the coast, and of Runswick Bay in the distance.

RichD

October 13, 2024

Lots more history of these alum works at hidden-teesside.co.uk/2008/05/11/kettleness-alum-works

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Location: Lythe, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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