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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

lime kiln

In or near Disley.

Free admission

lime kiln — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Lower Basin - Bugsworth Basin - geograph.org.uk - 2973210

John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

lime kiln is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

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Place summary

A lime kiln located in the East Midlands is an industrial structure historically used for producing quicklime through the calcination of limestone. Such kilns were integral to local agriculture and construction, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site showcases traditional brickwork and is a notable example of 19th-century industrial architecture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3348, -1.9703
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside
Postcode
SK23 7NQ
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge1.1 km

Sources

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Museums · East Midlands

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Galleries · East Midlands

Rob Wilson Art

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Little Memorial Garden

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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Historic Valve

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Where to eat & stay near lime kiln

Places to stay

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Ringstones Caravan Park

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Campsites · East Midlands

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Hotels · East Midlands

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Campsites · East Midlands

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Campsites · East Midlands

Hayfield Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is lime kiln?
lime kiln is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK23 7NQ), in the parish of Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside.
What is lime kiln?
lime kiln — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to lime kiln?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK23 7NQ.
Is lime kiln free to visit?
Yes, lime kiln is free to enter.
How do I get to lime kiln?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK23 7NQ.