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Oil Mills West - Dover - Nov 2011

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Nelly

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These tunnels in Limekiln Street were most likely dug in the early to mid 19th Century to extract chalk for burning and turning into lime.

Map of the tunnels

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The limekilns, which gave the street its name, were located nearby. It is probable that the lime and excavated chalk were used in the construction of Dover Harbour.

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Almost cavernous in places, the extent of these tunnels is impressive and it is not surprising they've had many uses over the years including WW2 shelters and storage.

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The tunnels are cut directly into the cliff, some are very short and end after a few feet, whereas others go back a few hundred feet and join up, the ceilings are up to 30ft high in places.

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There is much evidence of alteration over the years, including the addition of blast walls.

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It's aaaaages since I've been in here, really should go back sometime.

Nice set of pics as usual nelly. :)

 

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ah nelly just noticed that map isnt of oil mills west mate from what i can tell from the over lay its DOE mate ..nice pictors tho matey

 
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