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The Lime Kilns at Castle Point, Lindisfarne

The lime kilns at Castle Point on Holy Island are among the largest, most complex and best preserved lime kilns in Northumberland.

 

These kilns produced quick lime for a variety of uses such agricultural fertilizer, mortar for buildings and whitewash.

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Uploaded on November 3, 2014
Taken on August 7, 2014