Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Lime Kiln
Eighteenth century
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
1. Lime Kiln Marker
The most intensive period of British occupation on Pigeon Island was from 1779 to 1783. The lime kiln was one of the first structures built.
Lime was used as a binding agent for all masonry work. White lime was made from coral and shell which was piled up and set on fire. The lime turned to powder and mixed with the ash. The mixture was then pulled out with a hoe, and mixed with sand, water, egg and straw to form the binding agent.
The original steps of the lime kiln were probably modified when Josset Legh converted it to a small cabin, known as Cobs Roost in the 1950s.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 14° 5.536′ N, 60° 57.845′ W. Memorial is on Pigeon Island, Gros Islet. It is on no nearby street. This marker is at the Pigeon Island National Landmark, on the beachfront trail towards the Carib Caves. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Pigeon Island, Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cooperage (within shouting distance of this marker); C.O.'s Quarters (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ridge Battery (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
2. Wide view of the Lime Kiln and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
