Monument record WSW 134 - Two pottery kilns located on West Stow heath excavated in 1886
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Summary
Two Roman pottery kilns located on West Stow heath excavated in 1886 by Henry Prigg.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8038 7130 (57m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST STOW, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two pottery kilns excavated by H Prigg in 1886. These kilns are termed Prigg 3 and 4 in EAA 48 and 1 and 2 by Prigg himself. The first kilns were located four yards from each other. Remains of "vessels of the jar and saucer form and mostly dark in colour" were recovered from the second kiln. (R1) (R2) (S1)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <R1> SSF50077 Bibliographic reference: Journal of the British Archaeological Association. 37, 1881, 152-5. Prigg H. "Roman pottery kilns, West Stow heath"..
- <S1> SSF50203 Bibliographic reference: West, S.. 1990. West Stow : The Prehistoric and Romano-British Occupations (EAA 48). 48. Figure 3b and pg 33.
- <R2> SSF54386 Bibliographic reference: Bury and Norwich Post.. August 31st 1886, 8. 'Discovery of Roman Potters kiln's.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 7 2019 5:30PM