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Craven Limeworks

Caption :- Inside the Hoffmann kiln at the Craven Limeworks. The continuous firebrick-lined firing chamber was divided into 22 discrete chambers each with its own doorway or wicket. The fuel-feed holes are contained with the vaulted roof and each chamber has two flue outlets, on opposing sides at the base of the side walls.

Media Reference :- CLW Hoffmann inside 001.1.jpg
Key Words :- hoffmann kiln firing chamber
Original Media Date :- 30 October 2010
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