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Porlock Weir Lime Kiln
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4.6
(11)
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September 11, 2023
Hiking
When it became cheaper to crush the limestone the kilns were no longer needed and have been unused for over 100 years
January 11, 2024
Hiking
September 15, 2023
Running
In the past, lime was brought in by boat and heated in the kiln to make it usable for improving the acidic soils of Exmoor.
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Elevation 10 m
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