The kiln was built by Sir Robert Harvey >
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Most of the limestone was extracted by means of underground workings, with lime kilns commonly set up on the old quarry floors. But not this one. This grade II listed lime kiln is situated on the edge of the site of a former chalk quarry on Furze Hill. It is believed to date from the early to mid 19th century and was built from flint-lined brick within an earth mound. The drawhole >
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