While taking Emma for a walk on Blueberry Hill Road in Raymond we came across this charcoal kiln on the side of the road. The production of charcoal took place in charcoal kilns where one could control the air supply. The wood was stacked inside and usually covered in peat, except for a small opening close to the ground, for air supply. The kiln was lit trough a small opening on the top. This opening was closed when the burning had started properly. The kiln was only supposed to simmer. If the kiln caught fire or extinguished, the kiln tender had to regulate the air supply. It was a great loss if a kiln burnt down. About 4 cubic meters of timber was needed to make 12 barrels of charcoal. Kilns burnt in the summer typically gave more charcoal than kilns burnt in the winter.
Out for a walk with Emma
An unexpected discovery
Lovering was a well known name historically in Raymond
While cycling on the Windham Rail Trail in Windham Rita, her sister Izilda and Alex visited the historic train depot adjacent to the parking lot for the trail. The depot was built in 1849 with the advent of the railroad coming to town.
This rail line was in use for 104 years
The Rail Trail starts in the parking lot adjacent to the depot
We purchased a bottle of pickled cockles for lunch to try. The brand we bought were imported from Wales. Alex did not like the vinegar flavor as he is not big on most pickled items but I loved them. The vinegar was strong but not overpowering and the cockles themselves were not too fishy. I would definitely reorder as a snack.
