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    September 27, 2023

    A lime kiln operated by taking advantage of a slope in the terrain to create a chamber where limestone was loaded and heated to between 800 and 1,000Β°C until it transformed into quicklime. The lime was used for construction, whitewashing walls, disinfecting, and protecting crops. The kilns were built in areas with abundant firewood and limestone, forming a "pot" 2 to 4 meters in diameter with dry-stone or brick walls. A stone bench and a lower door were placed at the base, through which the fire was fed. Large stones were loaded from the bottom, and smaller pieces were added from the top, covering the area with straw and mud to control combustion. Once the lime was ready, it was collected and bagged for muleteers to distribute throughout the region.

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      Elevation 520Β m

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      Location: Tordera, Maresme, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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