Cocking Limeworks was in use as a quarry since at least its first documented reference from 1833 when a reported earthquake 'in the vicinity of Chichester, Sussex, caused the death of William Marshall'. He was said to have been digging at the chalk pit face at the time of the earthquake which caused a large quantity of the rock to fall on him.
The site's wood fuelled kilns, from 1906, were demolished in 1985, when the production of sand-lime bricks ceased. The coal fired kilns, built on the site in 1926, remain in situ.
The site finally closed completely in 1999. A brilliantly derelict place, with industry being reclaimed by nature in a most tranquil setting. Despite being a small site, this was an enjoyable and interesting explore with Mr Bones.
1978 Leyland Dumper Truck
The kilns
Decaying crusher at the top of the site
Mr Bones investigating the top of the kilns
Thanks for reading!
The site's wood fuelled kilns, from 1906, were demolished in 1985, when the production of sand-lime bricks ceased. The coal fired kilns, built on the site in 1926, remain in situ.
The site finally closed completely in 1999. A brilliantly derelict place, with industry being reclaimed by nature in a most tranquil setting. Despite being a small site, this was an enjoyable and interesting explore with Mr Bones.
1978 Leyland Dumper Truck
The kilns
Decaying crusher at the top of the site
Mr Bones investigating the top of the kilns
Thanks for reading!
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