Kiln site

England
List entry 1005313
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kiln site is a prehistoric or Romano-British pottery production site located in Herefordshire. The site represents evidence of local ceramic manufacturing activity, with kilns constituting the principal structural remains that survive from this period of occupation. Such kiln sites are of considerable archaeological significance in understanding settlement patterns, economic activity, and trade networks in the wider region during antiquity. The monument has been recorded and protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to the historical record of Herefordshire's early industrial heritage.

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 prehistoric or Romano-British pottery production site located in Herefordshire. 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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