Limekiln, Stanhope, Durham

Photograph taken 24 August 2003 © Mr Bob Cottrell ARPS AFIAP DPAGB. Source Historic England Archive ref: 406240

This limekiln lies west of Fine Burn Quarry and probably dates from the early 19th century. It is built into the side of a hill so that the limestone (from the quarry) and fuel can be easily transported to the top of the kilns for burning. The lime was taken out from the bottom. Lime was used in industrial products such as cement and in whitewash. It was also used in farming to prepare soil for growing crops. Limekilns similar to these were very common and found all over the country.

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Durham Stanhope

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Georgian (1714 - 1836)

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This mill was originally known as Jumble Hole Mill. It was first mentioned in 1788. Between 1815 and 1826 it was owned by Christopher Rawden who owned several mills in the locality. On 11th August 1899 the mill was destroyed by fire. This photograph could have been taken after the fire. The mill was altered and extended during the 19th and 20th century. The 1947 Yorkshire textile Industry directory has an entry for Jumble Hole Mill:
'Cocker and Co (1929) Ltd. (bleaching, dyeing and finishing of blacks and colours; rayons; crepes; cashmeres; brocades; muslins)
Cockers closed in the 1950s, but the mill was later used for silk dyeing.

Limekiln, Stanhope, Durham

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