Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage

Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage

England
List entry 1005090
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman kilns 25 yards northeast of Fairyhill Cottage is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of pottery production facilities dating to the Roman period. The site lies in Lancashire and represents evidence of local ceramic manufacture during Roman occupation of Britain. The kilns would have served to produce pottery vessels for domestic use and trade within the regional Roman economy. Such installations are significant archaeological resources for understanding Romano-British craft production and settlement patterns in the north-western provinces.

Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005090. View the official record →

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What is Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage?

Roman kilns 25 yards northeast of Fairyhill Cottage is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of pottery production facilities dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005090.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage?

Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage 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 1005090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow way (3.1 km), Skerton Bridge (5.2 km), Glass melting and annealing workshop; part of Shrigley and Hunt's stained glass manufacturing workshops (5.4 km).

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