Visit of the lime kilns
Guided tour in period costumes - Coal Mining Exhibition
Sunday 17 September 2023, 10:00Passed
Guided tour in period costumes - Exhibition on coal mines
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September 2023
Sunday 17
10:00 - 18:00
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Visite commentée / ConférenceThèmes 2023
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Rue de la Carrière 85110 CHANTONNAY
CHANTONNAY
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- Pays de la Loire
Discovered in 1750, coal was mined between 1839 and 1869 near the Temple and Tabarière south of Chantonnay. Of this exploitation, there are now two heaps, the office of the old mine and traces of excavation.
Coal (coal) was transported to nearby lime kilns to serve as fuel for the firing of limestone, extracted from quarries in the Chantonnay basin. Mines and lime kilns belonged to the same company.
Among these ovens, the Five Ovens built in 1848, located about 1 km north of the Temple mine are well preserved. They thus form a undoubtedly unique ensemble that reminds of medieval fortifications. The Five furnaces closed at the end of the XIXth and only 3 remained.
Coal (coal) was transported to nearby lime kilns to serve as fuel for the firing of limestone, extracted from quarries in the Chantonnay basin. Mines and lime kilns belonged to the same company.
Among these ovens, the Five Ovens built in 1848, located about 1 km north of the Temple mine are well preserved. They thus form a undoubtedly unique ensemble that reminds of medieval fortifications. The Five furnaces closed at the end of the XIXth and only 3 remained.
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Édifice industriel, scientifique et technique
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