Monument record MCC1816 - Roman pottery kiln (kiln 35 JRS), south of the River Colne, north of Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Roman pottery kiln (kiln 35 (JRS numbering)) discovered during excavations on the site of a Romano-Celtic temple in 1959.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98941 26060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman pottery kiln situated on the south bank of the River Colne to the north of Sheepen and adjacent to an early Romano-Celtic temple (MCC1777). The kiln was one of two which were producing imitations of Gallo-Belgic wares. The kiln had a floor supported on wooden piles encased in clay. It was smaller than the other kiln (MCC1815).<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC578 Serial: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1961. Vol. LI . Journal of Roman Studies. I & II. p.185.
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2016 10:39AM