Kiln site

England
List entry 1005313
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kiln site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire, England, designated under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1005313). The site represents the remains of a kiln structure, evidence of medieval or post-medieval industrial activity in the county. Such kiln sites are significant archaeological features that demonstrate the economic and domestic activities of their period, often revealing information about pottery production, lime-burning, or other craft industries that formed an essential part of rural and manorial economies. The precise dating and functional character of this particular kiln would be established through archaeological investigation and specialist study of any surviving structural features or associated finds.

Kiln site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kiln site?

Kiln site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire, England, designated under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1005313). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005313.

Who is responsible for protecting Kiln site?

Kiln site 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 1005313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kiln site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m) (4.5 km), Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm, two sections extending 195yds (180m) and 370yds (340m) S from Yazor (4.8 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 230yds (210m) N and S of the Old Barn near Kenmoor Coppice (SE of Bowmore Wood) (6 km).

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