Lime Burners Kiln, Rye, Victoria
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S 38° 22.070 E 144° 48.679
55H E 308792 N 5751104
A replica of a Lime burners Kiln.
Waymark Code: WM8M1Z
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 04/17/2010
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Reconstructed Lime Burners Kiln:
This reconstructed lime burner's kiln was built as a tribute to one of the major industries for the early settlers in the Rye area. During the mid 1800's, natural limestone was mined in the Rye area. It was then burnt in kilns such as this, to turn it into lime which was then shipped to Melbourne for use in the building industry. The last commercial burning of lime on the Peninsula was carried out in the Rye area.
The Rotary and Lions Service Clubs erected and funded this project in 1989 with assistance for the Bicentennial Authority and the Shire of Flinders.
Age/Event Date: Mid 1800
Type of Historic Marker: Building
Related Website: [Web Link]
Type of Historic Marker if other: Not listed
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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