Beadnell Lime Kilns 2025

They are east of the harbour and are Grade II Listed, and built around 1798, later extended by Richard Pringle for John Wood from whose estate the coal and limestone were extracted. The initial lime kiln measured 24ft in height and was on the pier at Beadnell, with a second and third added later due to demand. Three circular kilns c.30ft tall, divided at ground level by tunnel-vaulted passages. Each kiln had three segmental drawing arches decreasing in size inwards.

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Operator: National Trust

Address: Seahouses North Chathill Beadnell Northumberland NE67 5BJ

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Travel

By Rail: Chathill / 5 miles

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The coal and limestone were brought to the top of the kiln on a tramway, each load of coal was used to burn two loads of limestone. The kiln was expected to produce at least 1,000 cart loads of lime each year, which was exported by sea to other ports in England and Scotland.

Other features include a harbour to the south west for the export of lime by sea to Scottish markets and the remains of a charging ramp to the rear. A large quarry, 0.7km to the north west, supplied the limestone.

Now used by local fishermen to store lobster pots.