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Low Alwinton Lime Kiln

Low Alwinton Lime Kiln

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Low Alwinton Lime Kiln

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Location: Harbottle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Harbottle Castle loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

6.18km

01:38

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The Drake Stone – Harbottle Lake loop from Thropton

10.4km

02:56

210m

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3. Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton – Alwinton Bridge loop from Thropton

12.4km

03:21

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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mkirby

August 21, 2023

The demand for lime to improve the agricultural productivity of farm land increased substantially in the 18th and 19th centuries. In areas where limestone was available, local lime industries emerged, with field kilns producing lime for the surrounding area within a radius of a few cart journeys.

In Northumberland, a coastal lime trade also developed, with ships transporting burnt lime to a variety of destinations from larger clusters of kilns located in convenient ports.

The arrival of the railways led to the closure of many of the earlier kilns, as it became more cost-effective to produce lime at large commercial facilities that could supply entire regions.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Harbottle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Low Alwinton Lime Kiln

1. Harbottle Castle loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

2. The Drake Stone – Harbottle Lake loop from Thropton

3. Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton – Alwinton Bridge loop from Thropton

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