Bantling Castle Lime Kilns

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History & significance

Bantling Castle Lime Kilns is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, comprising the remains of lime kilns associated with industrial extraction and processing activities in the region. The kilns date to the post-medieval period, reflecting the expansion of lime production during the early modern era when such facilities became increasingly important for agricultural improvement and building construction. The site preserves evidence of the technical infrastructure used in lime burning, with the physical remains demonstrating the layout and construction methods typical of kilns from this period. These monuments are significant for understanding the economic and industrial history of Durham and the technological practices employed in the production of lime, a crucial material for lime mortar, fertiliser, and whitewash in early modern Britain.

Bantling Castle Lime Kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1491814. View the official record →

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