Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement

Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement

England
List entry 1018006
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Brockley Hill is a Romano-British pottery production centre and settlement located in Middlesex, situated on high ground overlooking the River Colne valley. The site, which flourished from the first to third centuries AD, became one of the most significant ceramic manufacturing complexes in Roman Britain, producing large quantities of coarse pottery vessels distributed across the province through a network of trade routes. Excavations have revealed extensive evidence of kiln structures, pottery workshops, and associated domestic occupation, indicating a substantial industrial settlement that operated over several centuries. The pottery produced at Brockley Hill, recognisable by its distinctive forms and fabric, has been found on numerous Romano-British sites throughout southern Britain, demonstrating the commercial importance and wide-reaching influence of this production centre during the Roman period.

Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement?

Brockley Hill is a Romano-British pottery production centre and settlement located in Middlesex, situated on high ground overlooking the River Colne valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018006.

Who is responsible for protecting Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement?

Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement 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 1018006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthworks in Pear Wood, W of Watling Street (0.4 km), 18th century obelisk commemorating Cassivellaunus, at Brockley Hill, Stanmore (0.8 km), Penne's Place moated site, Aldenham (3 km).

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