Historic houses · South East England
Grove Lime Kiln
Grove Lime Kiln — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Grove Lime Kiln is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Grove Lime Kiln is a disused 19th century lime kiln on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located close to HM Prison Portland and The Grove village. Owned by the prison service, the lime kiln has been Grade II Listed since 2009. The Grove Lime kiln is one of a few remaining lime kilns on the island. A 19th-century lime kiln at Easton Lane, now a residence, is another Grade Listed II example. Another kiln is found opposite, while at New Ground, another well-preserved example exists, but is hidden by undergrowth. Finally at Avalanche Road, within the Southwell village, remains another surviving kiln.
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Background
History
HM Prison Portland was established in 1848 to provide convict labour within the Admiralty Quarries, which produced the stone for the breakwaters of Portland Harbour. As part of the subsidiary operations within the quarries, Grove Lime kiln was used for lime production and dates from around 1900. It was constructed and operated by prisoners. In 1921, the prison was converted into a Borstal Institution and as a result, the quarry and associated masonry works closed. It is likely that the lime kiln also ceased at this time. The lime kiln has a rubble core and is faced with Portland stone. It was built against an enhanced bank with a charging ramp to the right side to facilitate the loading of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.5540, -2.4299
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16891929 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grove Lime Kiln (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grove Lime Kiln?
- Grove Lime Kiln is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1GD), in the parish of Portland.
- Is Grove Lime Kiln a listed building?
- Grove Lime Kiln is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Grove Lime Kiln?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1GD. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.