Limekilns, Llanymynech, Shropshire

These lime kilns were probably built in the early 1800s. By lighting fires in these kilns and adding crushed limestone, lime was produced. It was used as fertilizer in the fields.

Location

Shropshire Llanymynech

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

lime kiln rural industry Georgian (1714 - 1836)