Local Government
Stirling
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Reid Hwy Carine
Location Details
South of Reid Hwy within Road Reserve
Other Name(s)
Old Lime Kiln
Construction Date
Constructed from 1874 to 1875
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2005 | City of Stirling | |
| State Register | Registered | 08 Jan 2016 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Jun 1997 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Oct 2014 | Category B |
Category B |
City of Stirling |
Statement of Significance
Briggs Kiln (1), Carine, is significant as a rare example of an early circular lime kiln. The place was the first kiln built by Thomas Briggs, a significant figure in the lime and limestone industry.
Physical Description
Briggs Kiln (1), Carine, consists of a ruined circular lime kiln constructed in 1874. The kiln is constructed of limestone rubble lined with brick.
History
In 1874, a 15 year old Thomas Briggs took on a contract to burn lime and charcoal, camping at the kiln site for a year with Robert Atkinson. Briggs later established a quarries and kilns at Cottesloe, Buckland Hill, Coogee and Woodman Point.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4385 | Land Grant history of north metropolitan lakes district and andjoining coastal area. | Report | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
12 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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