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THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE
2, 8 AND 10 THISTLE PLACE PORT FAIRY, MOYNE SHIRE

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    • History

      THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE - History

      The site is marked on an 1850 plan of James Atkinson's Special Survey, falling within property leased to Mr Thomas Sinnot, one of the group of pioneer farmers that followed Atkinson to Port Fairy in the early 1840s. It is not known if Sinnot himself owned and/or operated the kiln. The annotation on the plan states that it is an "old lime kiln" thereby suggesting that it was likely in operation during the 1840s, yet by 1850 it was no longer in use. Further details regarding the type or form of construction and the size of the kiln are not known. The kiln appeared to be in operation for only around a decade, coinciding with early construction and establishment of Port Fairy township. The siting of the kiln close to the coast suggests that the kiln may have used shell from amongst the local dunes.

      Interpretation of Site

      THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE - Interpretation of Site

      Of the wide area where the kiln may have been located, the locale nominated in this site card seems the most promising. The area does not appear to have been greatly disturbed in recent years and is covered in grass.

      Archaeological Significance

      THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE - Archaeological Significance

      The archaeological significance of this lies in the techniques employed for the creation of lime as well as the materials used.

      Historical Significance

      THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE - Historical Significance

      This lime kiln was most likely one of the sources of mortar used in the construction of the earliest brick and stone buildings at Port Fairy.

      Heritage Inventory Description

      THISTLE PLACE LIME KILN SITE - Heritage Inventory Description

      The site is encompassed by an open paddock mixed with patches of swampy ground.

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