Limeburning Kiln - Lions Club, Rye, Victoria
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ThePacman
S 38° 22.070 E 144° 48.683
55H E 308797 N 5751104
This reconstructed limeburners' kiln is a memorial to one of the earliest industries on the peninsula, and a tribute to the early settlers.
Waymark Code: WMNMT9
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 04/05/2015
Views: 4
During the mid 1800s natural limestone was mined and burnt in kilns here. Rye was the main lime production area on the Pensinsula.
The line kiln was a single shaft of 15 metres in height, shaped as an inverted cone. It was open at the top for loading, and had a small eye at the bottom for controlling the draught and removing the lime. The shaft of the kiln was set back into cliffs like these to allow easy loading from the top and easy access to the base for unloading.
The lime was then shipped by barge and sailing vessels to Melbourne and Tasmania for use in construction.
This site was the original location of the Devine Kiln.
The Rotary Club and Lions Club of Rye erected and funded this project in 1989, with financial assistance from the Australian Bicentennial Authority and the Shire of Flinders.
Condition?: Very good condition
Street Address (if known): Not listed
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