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# Potteries at Prairie Farm
Potteries at Prairie Farm is a pottery production site located in Dorset. The site represents evidence of ceramic manufacturing activity, with archaeological remains indicating kiln structures and associated domestic occupation typical of pottery-working settlements. The monument dates to the Roman period, when pottery production was an established craft activity in the region, and the remains contribute to understanding local economic and settlement patterns during this era. The site's designation reflects its archaeological importance for reconstructing Roman-period craft production and trade networks in the county.
Potteries at Prairie Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002349. View the official record →
# Potteries at Prairie Farm Potteries at Prairie Farm is a pottery production site located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002349.
Potteries at Prairie Farm 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 1002349.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 270m south east of Holy Cross Abbey (8.7 km), Two bowl barrows at Gibbet Firs, 950m south west and 1080m south west of Palmers Ford Works (9 km), Bowl barrow 600m north east of Beacon Farm (9 km).
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