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16 and 17 September 2023Passed
September 2023
Saturday 16
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 17
10:00 - 18:00
7 to 99 years old

Four à chaux des grandes carrières

D520, Hameau Clémence, Huberville, 50700 Valognes
  • Manche
  • Normandie

Guided tour of the lime kiln

The lime kiln of the Grandes Carrières in Huberville is located in the north of the town, on a private land made available to the association. This is the last production structure of the...
16 and 17 September 2023Passed
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The lime kiln of the Grandes Carrières in Huberville is located in the north of the town, on a private land made available to the association. This is the last cottage production structure still in elevation on the communal territory. It is neither classified nor listed under the Historical Monuments. Classified among medium-sized ovens, this is the only example of this type recorded in the Valognais bocage sector. Unlike the Surtainville kiln with similar technical and morphological characteristics, but smaller and probably intended for the production of lime for private use, that of Huberville had sufficient production capacity for the local lime trade. In addition, with that of Gonneville, it is one of the few in North Cotentin to have kept its metal grille (made with sections of railway rails and recycled trolley wheel bandages) and the sole that supported the load, as well as the metal C-arms framing the round-headed side openings. The municipal archives have no record of its history. Although present in a generally correct state of conservation, the invasion of the vegetation constituted a serious threat to the integrity of the masonry and the general stability of the building. Its release and restoration undertaken since 2015 by the Association for the Safeguarding of the Built and Natural Heritage of Huberville have helped to save it and to finally be able to present it to the public this year. The reception and the guided tours will be provided by the volunteers of the association who worked to save it. They will take place as the public arrives, without a specific time. Access markings will allow those who wish to discover it in complete freedom and security. Discovery aids (explanations, photographs, etc.) will be made available.

Types d'événement
Visite commentée / Conférence
Thèmes 2023
Patrimoine vivant
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Conditions de participation
Gratuit
Type de public
Tout public

About the location

Four à chaux des grandes carrières
D520, Hameau Clémence, Huberville, 50700 Valognes
  • Manche
  • Normandie
The limestone quarry kiln, located between the Hameau Clémence and the early Hameau, is dated to the second half of the 19th century. It is one of the few local lime production structures still preserved in the municipality. Its restoration undertaken since 2015 by the Association de Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Bâti et Naturel d'Huberville has enabled it to be saved and finally presented to the public this year. Several visits commented throughout the day by the members of the association will allow to discover its architecture and its operation, but also the stages of its restoration and the work still to be done.
Tags
Édifice industriel, scientifique et technique
Access
Free private parking (follow signs: Parking JEP 2023)
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