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Papa Stronsay Kelp Kiln is a ruined structure located 120 metres north of the mill on Papa Stronsay in Orkney, Scotland. The kiln dates from the eighteenth or nineteenth century, when kelp production became an important economic activity in the Orkney Islands. Kelp kilns were used to burn seaweed at high temperatures to produce potash and soda ash, valuable chemicals used in glass and soap manufacture. The survival of this kiln represents evidence of the temporary but significant kelp industry that characterised Orkney's economy during this period before the collapse of kelp prices in the 1820s.
Papa Stronsay, kelp kiln 120m N of Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9289. View the official record →
Papa Stronsay Kelp Kiln is a ruined structure located 120 metres north of the mill on Papa Stronsay in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9289.
Papa Stronsay, kelp kiln 120m N of Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM9289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doocot Knowe,broch,Papa Stronsay (0.5 km), Papa Stronsay, burnt mound 500m E of Mill (0.6 km), Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House (0.7 km).
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