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Monument record TR 15 NW 2017 - Roman Kiln, south of Marlowe Avenue
Summary
The kiln is of Grime's Type IV and consisted of a fire tunnel and fire pit, seperated from the oven by a floor of clay bars and tiles. The kiln had a domed top of daub and clay mixed with potsherds, which would be renewed at each firing.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1480 5748 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ordnance Survey, 1873, 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873 (Map). SKE30447.
Webster, G., 1941, A Roman Pottery Kiln at Canterbury (Serial). SKE30702.
Jenkins, F, 1947, Treasures of the Museum (Monograph). SKE30701.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: ARP Control Room (Chantry Hall, Dane John) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14030)
Record last edited
Mar 9 2015 2:12PM