First entry 1678 (≈ 1678)
Installation cited in archives.
milieu XVIIIe siècle
Construction of furnaces
Construction of furnaces milieu XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Buildings and furnaces erected (act of 1762).
17 décembre 1996
MH classification
MH classification 17 décembre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Registration for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Lime ovens and buildings related to their operation, delimited by the fence walls of the property at the placedit Le Lièvre d'Or (Box F 370, 640): inscription by order of 17 December 1996
Key figures
Information non disponible - No name cited
Sources do not mention any actors.
Origin and history
Lardy's lime kilns are a former industrial site dedicated to lime production, located in the municipality of Lardy, Essonne. From the mid-eighteenth century, this complex includes two ovens, auxiliary buildings (wells, tanks, cellars) and a delimited fence. The 1762 act attests to their existence in the form of two stone buildings, illustrating the construction techniques and the artisanal needs of the time.
The site, located on Chemin de la Grande Rue, was officially recognized for its heritage value by an inscription to historical monuments on 17 December 1996. This protection covers all the kilns and associated structures, located at the place called Le Lièvre d'Or. Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its role in local industrial history, although details about its daily functioning or its owners remain partial.
The installation was mentioned in 1678, but the buildings preserved today date back to the 18th century, a period marked by the expansion of lime-related activities in Île-de-France. This material, essential for construction and agriculture, reflects the economic importance of natural resources in the region. The lack of accurate data on artisans or production methods, however, limits the comprehensive understanding of its historical exploitation.
