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WALKERVILLE LIME KILNS

Location

WALKERVILLE SOUTH, South Gippsland Shire

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Note: The Walkerville Lime Kilns are on the Victorian Heritage Register (H2043). Please refer to the VHR citation for the statement of significance. This statement of significance describes the importance of the place at the local level.

What is significant?
The former Walkerville Lime Kilns, constructed by Bright Bros. between 1878 and 1888, at Walkerville South.

Why is it significant?
The former Walkerville Lime Kilns are of local historic, aesthetic and technical significance to South Gippsland Shire.

Historically, the kilns are the most visible reminder of the former Lime Burning Operation and demonstrate the early history of development and settlement of this area. Because of their accessibilty, they provide a significant opportunity for interpretation. (AHC criteria - A.4 and D.2)

Aesthetically, although somewhat diminished, the remaining kilns provide a dramatic and evocative reminder of the former lime burning operation and are a local landmark in the Walkerville area. (AHC criterion - E.1)

Technically, they are highly important as a locally rare example of early industry, where the technique of lime burning can still be interpreted through the remnant buildings and structures. (AHC criterion - F.1)

Group

Manufacturing and Processing

Category

Kiln Lime