Lime Kiln Creek, Kingston upon Hull facts for kids

Lime Kiln Creek, also known as Lime Kiln Drain, was a small waterway in Kingston upon Hull, England. It used to flow into the Humber Estuary. People think it might have been an old path for the River Hull to reach the estuary. This creek was closed off when the Albert Dock was built in the 1860s.

What Was Lime Kiln Creek?

Where Did the Name Come From?

The creek got its name from "lime kilns" that used to be nearby. A lime kiln is a special oven used to heat limestone. This process makes lime, which was used in building and farming.

An Old River Path?

Many historians believe Lime Kiln Creek was once the main way the River Hull flowed into the Humber. This was a very long time ago, in the early Middle Ages. Later, the river's path was changed to flow more to the east.

Busy Railway Spot

From the 1840s, Lime Kiln Creek became a busy place for trains. It had a goods station and a wharf, which is like a small dock. Railways like the Hull and Selby Railway and the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway used this spot. They would load and unload goods here.

Why Was It Closed?

In the 1860s, a big new dock called the Albert Dock was being built. To make space for this large dock, Lime Kiln Creek had to be filled in and closed off.

During the digging for the new dock, something interesting was found. Workers discovered a hidden collection of old coins. These coins were halfpennies from the time of Edward I, a king who ruled England a long time ago. They were found about 21 feet (6.4 meters) underground, close to where the creek used to be.