Long Ashes lime kiln

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD27441
Parish:
Threshfield
OS Grid Reference:
SD982641
Dale:
Upper Wharfedale
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Description

Long Ashes lime kiln MYD27441 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Long Ashes lime kiln MYD27441 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Field lime kilns such as this well-preserved example near Long Ashes were built to burn limestone. The quicklime produced was then slaked with water to produce calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). This was mostly used to improve grassland by reducing the acidity of the soil, especially of intake land or reclaimed moorland during the enclosures of the 18th and 19th centuries. Slaked lime was also an important ingredient in making lime mortar.

Source:

Johnson, David (2002) Limestone Industries of the Yorkshire Dales. Stroud: Tempus

Location

From B6160 through Threshfield, take Skirethorns Lane. After 600m take public footpath on right signed 'Long Ashes'. After 150 metres take left hand path to Long Ashes. 100 metres further, view lime kiln through fence on right of path.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Threshfield. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Uneven footpath, muddy in places. One gate.