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Leyburn Limekilns

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Description and History of Site:-

Present use: Yorkshire Dales Caravan Park. 'MW and Co 1856' on plaque. Six kilns each with 3 furnaces Remains of wooden supports for walking. Adjacent to large quarry and railway line.
Jane Hatcher 26 May 1974


Further Reading and References:-

YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The industrial architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985


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Key Words :- limekilns

Viewing the Site :- On private land, can be seen from the Wensledale Railway

Address :- Harmby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5NU
Grid Ref :- SE 12563 90198
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.307231 , Long -1.808427
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1130932,
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Contributor :- Daniel Balmforth - 15 May 20156

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