Join us for the Lime Kilns of South Devon and the Dart Estuary by John Risdon.

The distinctive arched shape of lime kilns is a familiar sight on the estuaries of South Devon, and inland too. Although mostly redundant today, they were once an essential part of everyday life, especially throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. John will show how the kilns were used to transform into quicklime, for use on the fields and in mortar, plaster and limewash.

The photo shows members of Galmpton & Churston History Group maintaining their local kiln.

St Anne’s Hall doors open at 2pm and the talk starts at 2.30.  Tea and coffee are served after.