Lime kiln..norfolk

[Mikeymutt]

I have drove past this many times and never ever stopped so at the weekend I was passing and had plenty of time so decided to give it a look I am glad I did now as I really liked this and never seen one before.Norfolk is known for its lime and chalk.several chalk mines are dotted around the city of Norwich.this old lime kiln lays in a small village.built in the early 1800's it is sat next to the lime pit.the entrance is actually quite large,built of brick and flint.inside is a circular walkway that goes around a funnel shaped pot.

 

[Vertigo Rod]

These are truly wonderful shots - nice one buddy! There is a Lime Kiln near me that is on my list and looking at these photos it has pushed it to the top!!! Really loved these

 

[HughieD]

Very different and very nice that Mikey....

 

[Mikeymutt]

These are truly wonderful shots - nice one buddy! There is a Lime Kiln near me that is on my list and looking at these photos it has pushed it to the top!!! Really loved these

Thank you rod..you should really go see it if it is near you.very interesting places

 

[Jon6D]

Brilliant, the hard work and design that went in to building things like this is just fascinating. loving the pics thanks for the share

 

[flyboys90]

Amazing condition for it's age! Belting images Mikey.

 

[smiler]

Lovely mix of light and shadow Mikey, it looks a good place to spend a few hours, Thanks

 

[rockfordstone]

great shots as usual mikey, norfolk really is a treasure trove for places like this

 

[fluffy5518]

Beautifully photographed once again mr mutt !!

 

[night crawler]

Excellent work, never seen a lime kiln like that before

 

[tazong]

Remember watching a programme about how they did this - have to say pictures are fab but number 5 is a belter.
good work

 

[UrbanX]

Love it! Cheers for sharing!

 

[Toadious]

great pictures. The lighting really gives it atmosphere. what sort of size is that? Quite suprised it's not been converted into a holiday let or something. Actually. with work it could make a nice little peace of accommodation....

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[tumble112]

Beautiful images and a marvellous find. Glad you stopped for a look.

 

[pepperminty]

The interior looks like something I'd find in a fantasy novel or a D&D handbook, it's crazy how going in places less travelled can make you feel like you've left the modern day/world!

 

[Dirus_Strictus]

Quite suprised it's not been converted into a holiday let or something. Actually. with work it could make a nice little peace of accommodation./QUOTE]

Where this has been tried before, the instigators have usually been left with a rather expensive pile of brick rubble. Normally built from ordinary bricks produced on site or close by - rather than the hard fired engineering variety, the chemistry and heat from the process always damages the internal brickwork and any ironwork that goes into the kiln construction. This means the bricks are very friable and almost impossible to work on.

 

[Toadious]

Never knew that. I can imagine it got pretty toasty when running.

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[Lone Wanderer]

Well that's certainly different, exquisite photos! (I'm running out of adjectives to describe your photos )