A probable Roman pottery kiln was discovered during amateur excavations by Mr Calver in 1958 (ECC674). The kiln was evidenced by a large hole which contained pieces of kiln structure with a vitrified surface. He concluded that the kiln had been thoroughly broken up so that no structure remained in position. Pottery finds included under-fired buff-ware of flagons and mortaria. Several examples of 'poor potting' were noted. Finds of grey-ware included some Colchester forms. The majority of the pottery belongs to the late first century and early second century.<1>