Where is Grove Lime Kiln?

Grove Lime Kiln is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1GD), in the parish of Portland.

How do I get to Grove Lime Kiln?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1GD.

Is Grove Lime Kiln a listed building?

Grove Lime Kiln is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

Is Grove Lime Kiln a protected site?

Yes — Grove Lime Kiln is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Grove Lime Kiln?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1GD.

Historic houses · South West England

Grove Lime Kiln

In or near Fortuneswell.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Grove Lime Kiln — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Large ammonite - geograph.org.uk - 432905 — ian saunders — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Weymouth · 7.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Grove Lime Kiln, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT5 1GD. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

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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Summary from the official site

Grove Lime Kiln is a historical site that showcases the remnants of a lime kiln, which was used in the production of lime for various industrial purposes. Visitors can explore the structure and learn about its significance in the local heritage and industrial history.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

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…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.5540, -2.4299
District: Dorset
Parish: Portland
Postcode: DT5 1GD
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Nearest railway station: Weymouth — 7.1 km
Official site: www.pastscape.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q16891929 (CC0)
wikipedia: Grove Lime Kiln (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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