Oil Retort House
Grade II listed building in Kilve, Somerset
51°11′29″N 3°13′32″W / 51.19139°N 3.22556°W / 51.19139; -3.22556
Listed Building – Grade II
Map of Oil Retort House within Somerset
Oil Retort House is a Grade II listed building in Kilve, Somerset, United Kingdom.
History
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]
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