Monument record MCC2055 - Roman kiln (No 25), Endsleigh School, Colchester

Summary

Roman kiln (No 25) at the Endsleigh School, now the Sussex Road Housing estate, recorded in 1952.

Location

Grid reference TL 98219 25191 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

In September 195,2 a Roman kiln (Kiln 25) was found during the alteration of ground levels on the school playing field at the Endsleigh School, west of Kingswode Hoe (now the Sussex Road Housing estate). The kiln was situated 120 yards SSE of Kiln 7 (MCC1524). It was excavated by Mr. J. Williams (headmaster) and Mr. J.B. Baird.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1963. The Roman Potters Kilns of Colchester. XXI. p.155.

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Dec 13 2016 2:24PM

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