Monument record MCC7746 - Near Brook Cottage

Summary

Rectangular updraught kiln for manufacturing bricks and tile.

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Grid reference Centred TL 962 268 (85m by 97m)
Map sheet TL92NE
Civil Parish WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Rectangular updraught kiln for manufacturing bricks and tile. Excavation demonstrated two phases of construction, both of brick. Its use is dated by documentary evidence to the period 1650-1830. <1> <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Priddy, DA. 1978. SMR.
  • <2> Monograph: Holbert, P in Couchman, CR. 1978. Excavations in Essex 1977. Essex J Vol 13, p94.

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Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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