Lime Kilns in the Central Pennines: Results of a Field Survey in the Yorkshire Dales and Contiguous Areas of North and West Yorkshire

Abstract

Nearly 1500 lime kilns have been located and fully surveyed within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounding parishes over the past fifteen years. It is arguably the most comprehensive lime kiln survey ever undertaken in this country. The article begins with a historical review of lime kilns and lime usage within the area before outlining the methodology employed in the field survey and analysing the results.