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This photograph shows the bottom of the steps down from Hummersea Farm to the beach. The stone-built structure is thought to have been used as a kiln for the burning of cemenstone – which was obtained from the uppermost levels of the alum shale. Thanks to John Roberts for the photo. Information re the kiln from ’Steeped in History’ edited by I. Miller.
This photo shows the new steps in place, down the cliff from Hummersea Farm to the beach, in November 2006. The old kiln looks the same as in the earlier photo. Are the steps still there, or have they been damaged by the sea? Thanks to John Roberts for the photo.
A view of the former Hummersea alum workings, almost disappearing under the eroded surface. The stone outlines are the remains of liquor channels used to move the resultant liquids to the settling tanks. Thanks to Eric Johnson for the photographs and information.
I know, it’s just a photograph of some cliffs, possibly Boulby Cliffs, but that is worked stone and the photographer knew it (and I bet he knew more about it than we do!), so the big questions are 1) Where is it and 2) What was it? I’m fascinated! John Hannah answered question 1 – it is Boulby Cliffs and it is adjacent to the Alum workings mentioned in an earlier post. Eric Johnson answered question 1 and question 2, because he took the photo! Eric you must have been barmy getting that close to the edge! – thanks for the answer though, rodders. |
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