Oil Retort House | |
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![]() Oil Retort in March 2010 | |
Location | Kilve, Somerset, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51°11′29″N 3°13′32″W / 51.19139°N 3.22556°W |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Oil Retort House is a Grade II listed building in Kilve, Somerset, United Kingdom.
In 1924, the Shalime Company was formed to exploit shale oil and blue lias limestone in Kilve, Somerset. A retort was constructed in anticipation of this exploitation. However, financial backing for the project failed to materialise. [1]
Oil Retort House was listed on 16 November 1984. [2]
Oil Retort House | |
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![]() Oil Retort in March 2010 | |
Location | Kilve, Somerset, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51°11′29″N 3°13′32″W / 51.19139°N 3.22556°W |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Oil Retort House is a Grade II listed building in Kilve, Somerset, United Kingdom.
In 1924, the Shalime Company was formed to exploit shale oil and blue lias limestone in Kilve, Somerset. A retort was constructed in anticipation of this exploitation. However, financial backing for the project failed to materialise. [1]
Oil Retort House was listed on 16 November 1984. [2]