Annery kiln, Industrial lime kiln in Monkleigh, England.
Description
The Annery Kiln is an L-shaped lime-burning installation with three individual ovens and sixteen openings for loading and unloading operations. The structure sits near the River Torridge and displays typical features of limestone processing from the industrial era.
History
The installation developed in connection with the construction of the Rolle Canal between 1823 and 1827, which transported coal and limestone. It operated in the zone where the River Torridge was still affected by tidal movements.
Culture
The site reflects how lime workers and other craftspeople lived alongside their workplace in North Devon. This connection between labor and home life shows the close-knit community that once thrived around industrial production here.
Practical
The site is accessible via the Tarka Trail, a former railway line that now serves walkers and cyclists. The path provides a convenient way to visit the installation while exploring the region's historical route.
Did you know?
The complex featured a specialized pond for slaking calcium oxide, an essential step in the lime-making process. This pond was an integral part of the production system and reveals the technical sophistication of the work.
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