Art Resource - AR926297

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'Lime Kilns. A View at Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire', 1798. Artist: John Hassell

'Lime Kilns. A View at Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire', 1798. The kilns were filled from the top with limestone and a fuel such as culm (coal or anthracite dust). After burning, the resulting lime was drawn off at the bottom of the kilns under the lean-to. Horses are shown pulling a cart up the ramp that leads to the top of the kilns. A lime burner's cottage is next to the kilns as the process of burning each charge was a long one and needed supervision. In the 18th century lime became important to agriculture for applying to land as a soil improver, to the growing chemical industry, and to building in a time of rapid urban expansion.

Unique Identifier AR926297

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4853px × 3597px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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