Raven Run Lime Kiln - Fayette County, KY, US
N 37° 53.294 W 084° 23.569
16S E 729270 N 4196619
Located in the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Waymark Code: WMTREN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2017
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Years ago the settlers in this area baked the limestone, rocks in this kiln to produce 'lime'. The lime was used in making mortar and plaster for construction purposes.
This structure is 15 ft. long, 12 ft. wide, and over 11 ft. high. It is crescent shaped with an arched openings at each end.
Type of Oven / Kiln: Lime / Limestone
Status: Historical Site
Operating Dates: mid and late 19th century
Additional Coordinate: N 37° 53.233 W 084° 23.848
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