Washington Lime Quarry, Sussex - 2012

At the foot of the South Downs, near where the chalk joins the Lower Greensand is the Sussex village of Washington. Follow the bostal from the village (a steep track leading up to the Downs) and you reach a bank of four lime kilns. These were built c. 1839 by local farmers Thomas and Herbert Floate. The kilns ceased production around 1930 but the quarry, known as the Washington Lime Quarry, continued to expand until around 2000 when it became a plant hire depot for its owner, Dudman Ltd. It has apparently been semi-derelict for a while, but parts of it still seem to be used for storage and vehicle maintenance.

Those of a sensitive disposition are advised that this report may contain images of a vehicular nature. (I know, I know, I've tried to keep it to a minimum)


This way


Obey the signs


Report to the office


Sign in


Over the weighbridge


Fill up


And off to the pit


In need of repair?


Don't be alarmed


You'll find the workshop well-equipped


The disused kilns


Kiln 2


Kiln 3


Kiln 4


Quarry overview

Thanks for reading,
Arch

Nice report and photos, thanks for sharing

Nice report in my neck of the woods. Cheers

What a strange place, thanks for sharing

Great looking truck,thanks for sharing.

thanks for sharing, i want a brick tunnel too