Description and History of Site:-
Presently derelict. Row of eight kilns, built in lots of four alongside the NER Rosedale branch. An inclined tramway was built from the horizontal drifts of the Hollins Mines in the valley side to the standard-gauge terminus at Bank Top. The ore was then transported in rope-hauled wagons for a half-mile along this tramway ascending about 400ft (120m) to the large kilns erected alongside the NER branch. The ore was tipped into the kilns from above and reduced in weight by roasting.

Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972
Hatcher J, The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire, Phillmore, 1985
Hayes RH & Rutter JG, 1974 Rosedale Mines and Railway, Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society, Research Report No 9
Chapman, S. 2004. Rosedale & its ironstone mines. Peter Tuffs Publications
http://www.abandonedcommunities.co.uk/rosedale.html
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Key Words :- ironworking ironstone calcining kilns Rosedale North York Moors

Viewing the Site :- Remains of kilns can be viewed from footpath along old railway at Rosedale West.

Address :- Rosedale, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO
Grid Ref :- SE 72088 94875
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.344338 , Long -0.892595
Local Authority :- Ryedale District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1296302,
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Site Dates :- 1856 - 1885
Record Date :- 5 June 2015

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