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The Beaumont lime kiln

The Quay and lime kiln at Beaumont flourished during the 19th century with barges bring in cargoes of coal and chalk ( some of which went to fuel and provide the raw material for the lime kiln) building materials and agricultural produce. by the early years of the 20th century however, trade had declined, the lime kiln ceased production and by 1921 the quay was out of use.

 

 

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Uploaded on December 9, 2016
Taken on December 8, 2016