My previous post in this somewhat syncopated series which deals with the period 14-17 August inclusive started my coverage of Holy Island/ Lindisfarne. This post continues the story, taking us right up to the entrance to the castle itself.
THE LIME KILNS
The top of the lime kilns are not accessible on safety grounds, being open shafts, but one can explore them at ground level, and I found doing so incredibly rewarding. This is basically an interconnecting network of high ceilinged tunnels, with brickwork still in fine condition. There are some fine sea views as well, and some interesting information about the history and use of the kilns.
THE JEKYLL GARDEN
The walled garden, designed and laid out by Gertrude Jekyll (pronounced Jee-kull, not as Stephenson’s doctor is Jeck-ill) is very much in keeping with her original design which was an act of rebellion against formal Victorian gardens. There are some very interesting plants in there, and like the kilns it well repays a bit of exploring.
PHOTOGRAPHS
My usual sign off…
One way to reuse old boats that are no longer seaworthy – turn them into sheds! 
A distant shot of the Jekyll Garden 
The ground level entrance to the kilns. 
Info about the kilns 
A rare example of me using the flash, to illuminate these tunnels. 
Mixed styles of brick and stonework. 
Plan of the Jekyll Garden. 
Sweet pea plants in the Jekyll Garden 
A view out to the closest of the Farne Islands.
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