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Burgess Park Brick Kiln

Burgess Park Brick Kiln

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Burgess Park Brick Kiln

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Peter

March 5, 2023

Hiking

The Lime Kiln is Grade II listed. It was built in 1816 by builders’ suppliers Edward R Burtt & Sons. Coal and limestone brought along the canal by Thames barge were burnt in the kiln for 3 days to produce quicklime, which was then reloaded onto barges for distribution. Quicklime was a key ingredient of mortar for houses and fertilizer for agriculture. As ‘limelight’ it was used to illuminate Victorian theatres. Burtt’s premises extended to Albany Road, and the kiln was in continuous use until 1925.
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Jake May

September 6, 2023

Hiking

Good for bike touring, but definitely not road cycling

David Bavin-Hobbs

May 4, 2025

Cycling

Interesting brick kiln at the eastern end of Burgess Park, next to the wildflower meadow. It stands quite alone now and sticks out, in a good way. Worth stopping and exploring.

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