Grin limekilns

Grinlow above Buxton saw an extensive limeburning industry develop in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. By the second half of the latter century the kilns were leased by the Duke of Devonshire to the Brock family who continued to operate them until 1789. From then on into the first quarter of the nineteenth century the Duke appears to have managed the limeworks directly as part of his estates. The hill is covered in the remains of the industry and at least two large 18th century earthen kilns can be seen in this view looking up to Solomon's Temple. On average these kilns would have been operated for seven months each year.