Monument record MCC1812 - Roman pottery kiln (Kiln 1), Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman pottery kiln (Kiln 1) discovered at the Essex County Hospital in 1819.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98927 24930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A loaded Roman pottery kiln was discovered on the left hand side of the road from Colchester to Lexden during the preparation of the foundations or the Colchester General Hospital. The kiln was built of sun-dried bricks. Within it were 30 vessels, 'standing on circular vents above the hollow chambers through which the heat was conveyed to them'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC119 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1963. The Roman Potters Kilns of Colchester. XXI. p.1.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2016 10:03AM