Monument record TQ 65 NW 279 - 16th century pottery kiln, Beechin Wood Lane

Summary

A 16th century pottery kiln.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6250 5640 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ65NW
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish PLATT, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In November 2006 a 16th century pottery kiln was found on Beechin Wood Lane. It was excavated by the Otford Archaeological Group having been located during the digging of foundations for a new house (Kiln Oast?). It measured 4m by 2.8m and was lined with bricks which had vitrified. Over 50 sherds of pottery were found. (1)


<1> Jayne Semple, 2008, The Potters of Wrotham Manor 1283-1600 (Article in serial). SKE18110.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Jayne Semple. 2008. The Potters of Wrotham Manor 1283-1600. English Ceramic Circle vol 20 part 2: 423-447.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2013 3:31PM