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Remains of Redburn limekiln
 
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Redburn Limekiln

There were several limekilns in the Rookhope Valley. These were used to roast lime from the limestone quarries and vary greatly in size. Redburn limekiln is small and probably produced lime for local use for spreading on farmland to improve the soil.

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PREHISTORIC BURIALROMAN PERIOD FARMANGLO-SAXON ROYAL PALACEMEDIEVAL VILLAGEMEDIEVAL CASTLEPOST-MEDIEVAL LEAD WORKINGTWENTIETH CENTURY COAL MINE