Limekilns
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For the place in Australia, see Limekilns, New South Wales. For other uses, see Lime Kiln (disambiguation).
Limekilns is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland. It lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth, around 3 miles (5 km) south of Dunfermline and 13 miles (21km) northwest of Edinburgh.[2][3]
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Limekilns | |
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Houses along the shore at Limekilns | |
Location within Fife | |
Population | 1,450 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NT079832 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | DUNFERMLINE |
Postcode district | KY11 |
Dialling code | 01383 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
56.0329°N 3.4795°W / 56.0329; -3.4795 |
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Limekilns has a medieval past as a fishing village, dating back to the 14th century.[3] The town gets its name from its 18th century limestone industry, with lime kilns still found at the near contingent town of Charlestown. Today, the town is popular with tourists and is home to 40 listed buildings by Historic Scotland.[4] The population is 1,450 (2020)[5]