Near Chinnor, one of the ancient chain of villages following the spring line at the foot of the Chiltern escarpment, The Chinnor Cement Works started in 1908 with five beehive limekilns producing lump lime for use in construction as well as agriculture. The Works closed in 1999.
(See 'Historical: Chinnor Cement Works' album in Special Collections.)
Author: D Iles