Site Event/Activity record ECC625 - Excavation of five kilns at Warren Field, Colchester, 1877
Location
| Location | Warren Field, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9821 2530 (57m by 27m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Civil Parish | CHAPPEL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Joslin, George (Mr)
Date
March 1877
Description
Excavation of five Roman potters kilns following discovery of black earth and pottery as a result of extra deep ploughing of field 496. Excavations were undertaken in March 1877 by Mr. G. Joslin with permission of the owner P.O. Papillon Esq., Lord of the Manor.<1> The initial discovery was by a Mrs. Kerry. When excavated the kilns were barely beneath the plough soil.<2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- MCC1527 Pottery kiln (Kiln 10) at Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester (Monument)
- MCC1529 Pottery kiln (Kiln 11) at Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester (Monument)
- MCC1524 Pottery kiln (Kiln 7), Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester (Monument)
- MCC1525 Pottery kiln (Kiln 8) at Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester (Monument)
- MCC1526 Pottery kiln (Kiln 9) at Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
Mar 9 2016 3:54PM