Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAlice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites

Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites

England
List entry 1001867
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Alice Holt Forest is a Romano-British pottery production site located in Hampshire, England, notable for its extensive evidence of ceramic manufacture during the Roman period. The forest landscape contains multiple kiln sites where local potters produced coarse wares and other pottery vessels, taking advantage of the abundant clay deposits and woodland resources available in the area. The kilns and associated archaeological deposits date primarily to the second and third centuries AD, representing a significant centre of pottery production that supplied markets across southern Britain. The site demonstrates the economic importance of ceramic manufacturing in Romano-British rural settlements and the sophistication of production techniques employed during this period.

Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites?

Alice Holt Forest is a Romano-British pottery production site located in Hampshire, England, notable for its extensive evidence of ceramic manufacture during the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001867.

Who is responsible for protecting Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites?

Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alice Holt Forest, Romano-British kiln sites?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Walldown enclosures (5.8 km), Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite (6.7 km), River Wey aqueduct, Bramshott Court (7 km).

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