Monument record MCC646 - Roman Pottery kiln (Kiln 16), Sheepen, Colchester
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 9864 2525 (0m by 1m) |
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Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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The much damaged remains of a pottery kiln were recorded near other 2nd century kilns (on the eastern edge of ditch 1b). The structure was a much lighter and inferior construction to the other kilns in the area. The clay walls were eked out here and there with pieces of tile, and in one place a large thick tile placed on edge, formed all there was of the wall, having no clay behind it. Possibly this had been a repair. The lower part of the central support remained in position. The remains of pottery found included only one base of local red-glazed ware, no colour-coated or buff, but a large amount of grey ware, chiefly of f268; there were also numbers of ff 37, 277 (over fired) and large 246.<1><2>
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 4:10PM