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 settlement and pottery production centre located in Middlesex, England, dating primarily to the first and second centuries AD. The site is significant for its evidence of substantial ceramic manufacture, particularly the production of coarse pottery vessels that supplied both local and wider markets across Roman Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed kiln structures and extensive pottery debris characteristic of a major production workshop, demonstrating the site's importance within the Romano-British economy. The settlement lay in close proximity to Watling Street, the principal Roman road connecting London to the northwest, which would have facilitated the distribution of its pottery products to markets throughout the province.

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 settlement and pottery production centre located in Middlesex, England, dating primarily to the first and second centuries AD. 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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