The Dryburn Limekiln was one of several that were in operation around Lowick from the early 18th until the late 19th Centuries. Coal, together with limestone was prevalent in the area and was relatively easily accessible. Limestone and coal were the essential components for producing quicklime for use as a soil conditioner on the fields and for use in buildings as lime mortar. Many hundreds of itinerant workers may have been employed in and around Lowick during this period providing custom for the local pubs and healthy attendances at church. The structure is a Grade II listed building and our local archaeology group have done work to clean up the area around the structure in order that it is more visible.