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Cave Hill- Limestone Works and Quarry, Tramway and Water Race and WWII Memorial Gates

Location Part Lot 1 Melba Avenue, Lilydale VIC 3140 - Property No 4886/7/8/90, S01179/S1650/5 12.. File Number 120 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/4] World War II Memorial Gates [2/4] World War II Memorial Gates [3/4] Limestone works kiln [4/4] Limestone works kiln

Statement of Significance

The Cave Hill Limestone Works, with its associated quarry, tramway water race and other features, has potential state significance as an outstanding exemplar of the development of the lime industry in Victoria, from the nineteenth through the twentieth century, with the surviving bank of kilns probably being the best extant examples in the State. Further comparative investigation is warranted.

Within its local and Shire context, this place is significant as an important district industrial enterprise, which operated over a long period from 1878 until the present time. The Cave Hill complex has significance as a major district landmark and for its associations with David Mitchell, building contractor and businessman. The remains of the Cave Hill tramway and water race are also of significance as examples of the engineering heritage of the Lilydale area.