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LIMEKILN STREET BOND STORE

Situated to the west of the Oil Mills complex is Limekiln Street Bond Store, a place where goods were securely stored until duty was paid on them. A system similar to customs, this complex dates from around the nineteenth century. The entire complex has undergone numerous modifications over the years as each area was adapted for different uses. This has led to the great variation in structure and design that can be seen throughout the complex. These western tunnels do not have any second world war modifications, and this is a crucial way in which they differ from the rest of the complex.

Most of the tunnel is lined with concrete. The major problem with this tunnel is that it is saturated with water. Several years ago a huge fire in the lower tunnels left the walls greatly weakened. They are now very unstable.

Location: Dover

Condition: Good

Date Of Visit: 04/06/04

Plan: Yes

Video: No

Report: Also Kwon as Oil Mills West

Other Sites in the Area:

Upper Oil Mills, Lower Oil Mills

LIMEKILN STREET BOND STORE

A view within the complex taking in the various phases of building, from bare chalk to brick strengthening of the walls.

This room reaches up to 75ft high.

Inside one of the main tunnels of the Western Oil Mill complex.

This area would originally have been two levels. The spaces in the walls would have held the joists for flooring for the upper level.

The original pick marks made during construction are still visible in the walls.

Was the main entrance.

More views of the complex.

Nineteenth century architecture. This arch would have provided support and stability to the tunnels.

The original pick marks made during construction are still visible in the walls.