Lime Burning Kiln
Princes Highway, WAURN PONDS VIC 3221 - Property No 313361
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Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE - GRC - HISTORIC PLACES DOCUMENTATION SHEET NO. 76
The lime kilns adjacent the Princes Highway at Waurn Ponds, west of Geelong, are important surviving industrial structures in an area noted for lime kiln production and Quarrying activities. The conical brick kiln, built on the traditional 19th century principle, was probably established by Benjamin Holdsworth, a district quarryman, prior to 1890. The kiln was later acquired by celebrated mason, entrepreneur and quarryman, Nicholas McCann and operated until the 1970's. The structure is of paramount importance to industrial archaeology in Victoria and warrants preservation and recording.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register
Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate
Historic Buildings Council Register
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register.
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The history of this important industrial structure remains presently undocumented.
The Geelong Historical Society notes that the kiln was probably Benjamin Holdsworth's lime kiln, but later known as McCann's lime kiln
Mr N. S. McAdam, Highton Honorary Historian to the Shire of Barrabool, has made an investigation of the McCann family business operations as well as an index of Shire of Barrabool rate books and Council Minute Books.
A thorough archaeological investigation and measured drawing of this structure is warranted.
A complex historical investigation to establish date of construction operation of industry and principal data is required.
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Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
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LIME-BURNING KILNVictorian Heritage Register H0866
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WAURN PONDS SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Inventory
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QUARRY - WAURN PONDSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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