Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBovey Potteries

Bovey Potteries

England
List entry 1002638
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bovey Potteries is a scheduled ancient monument located near Bovey Tracey in Devon, England, comprising the remains of pottery production sites dating primarily to the medieval and post-medieval periods. The site preserves evidence of ceramic manufacturing activity, including kiln structures and associated pottery waste deposits, which document the development of local pottery industries in Devon. The potteries reflect the regional importance of ceramic production during their period of operation, contributing to understanding of medieval and early modern craft industries in the southwest of England. The surviving archaeological features and artefactual evidence provide material testimony to the technological and economic aspects of pottery manufacture in Devon over several centuries.

Bovey Potteries is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002638. View the official record →

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What is Bovey Potteries?

Bovey Potteries is a scheduled ancient monument located near Bovey Tracey in Devon, England, comprising the remains of pottery production sites dating primarily to the medieval and post-medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002638.

Who is responsible for protecting Bovey Potteries?

Bovey Potteries 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 1002638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bovey Potteries?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork (possibly civil war) on Bovey Heath (0.9 km), Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks (4.8 km), Hut circles E of the Saddle Tor (6 km).

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