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Aberthaw Lime Works - Welsh History

To donate and support our channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard Aberthaw Lime Works is relatively intact and recently structurally restored. It features tall structures including two large kilns. It overlooks a beautiful surrounding and is open to the public. Filmed: July 2020 Music: Vindsvept, fantasy music -    • Folk/Ballad Music - Vindsvept - Wherever t...   ---- Short History ---- Opened on 22 December 1888 by David Owen. Has two kilns, each holding 300 tons. It could produce 40 tons of lime a day. Lime from this area, mixed with pozzolana, produced a mortar that could set under water. Its lime was invaluable for docks, piers, harbour works and lighthouses. It was served by tramway towards Rhoose. It was operated until 1926. ---- Further Reading ---- http://www.rhoosehistory.org.uk/histo... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abertha... https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/40673/... Lime kilns: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_kiln ---- Follow Us On Social Media ---- Facebook:   / thadhistory   Instagram:   / theyhadaday   #Wales #Industry #History