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Abernant Roman Kiln

Wales
Cadw SAM MM257
Period
Roman
Site type
Kiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abernant Roman Kiln is a Roman pottery kiln located in Wales, dating to the Romano-British period. The site represents evidence of local ceramic production during Roman occupation, contributing to our understanding of industrial activity and trade networks in the region. The kiln structure itself survives as an archaeological monument, preserving material evidence of Roman manufacturing practices and local pottery technology. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, the site remains an important record of Romano-British industrial enterprise in Wales.

Abernant Roman Kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abernant Roman Kiln?

Abernant Roman Kiln is a Roman pottery kiln located in Wales, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM257.

What period does Abernant Roman Kiln date from?

Abernant Roman Kiln dates from the roman period, and is classified as a kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Abernant Roman Kiln?

Abernant Roman Kiln is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abernant Roman Kiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (3.5 km), St Julian's Wood Camp (3.6 km), Bishton Castle (4.1 km).

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