WALKERVILLE SCHOOL

WALKERVILLE ROAD WALKERVILLE SOUTH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

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    WALKERVILLE SCHOOL - History

    Lime deposits found in Waratah Bay in 1875 and six kilns were operating by 1878. Township established from 1878, kilns operated to  1924. During its heyday up to 50 families lived in the township and the surrounding area (1890s). Number declined after this period. School is probably associated with this township.

    Interpretation of Site

    WALKERVILLE SCHOOL - Interpretation of Site

    School site associated with the Walkerville settlement.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    WALKERVILLE SCHOOL - Heritage Inventory Description

    School associated with the Walkerville settlement, lime burning phase.

    Structure associated with Walkerville Limekilns H8020-0002. Domestic/civic structures associated with an industry. Associated structures such as houses and other infrastructure add to the information and site complexity of site H8020-0002.

    Brick walls with some plaster falling apart. Bricks have been removed, some parts overgrown. Cement floor with some paint on it? Cement or plaster eroded by path and foot traffic. Bordered by steep slope to beach.

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