Lime Kiln - Balcatta, Western Australia
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blingg
S 31° 51.426 E 115° 47.783
50J E 386131 N 6474772
A plaque marking the location of an old lime kiln
Waymark Code: WMQDA3
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/08/2016
Views: 4
The lime kiln was built by 15-year-old Thomas James Briggs in 1874.The circular kiln measured two metres in diameter and was constructed of random uncoursed limestone rubble, lined with red brick, with a single half metre opening. Today, only the base of the kiln remains.
Thomas Briggs was still in the lime-producing businesses until his death in 1935 at age 76.
Age/Event Date: 1874,1875
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only
Related Website: [Web Link]
Type of Historic Marker if other: Not listed
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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