2013

NX2291 : Old Lime Kiln in the Stinchar Valley

taken 10 years ago, near to Merkland, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Old Lime Kiln in the Stinchar Valley
Old Lime Kiln in the Stinchar Valley
Lime kilns were important facilities in the 18th century when significant improvements were made to agriculture. Liming the land counteracted the natural acidity of the soil in these damp western valleys.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Farm, Fishery, Market Gardening Rivers, Streams, Drainage Woodland, Forest other tags: Disused Lime Kiln Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NX2291, 3 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mary and Angus Hogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 10 November, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 11 November, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 2209 9113 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:10.9413N 4:47.7444W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 2213 9101
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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