Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure

Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure

England
List entry 1003459
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Island Thorns Enclosure is a Roman pottery production site located in Hampshire, England. The enclosure contains evidence of pottery kilns dating to the Romano-British period, demonstrating the scale of ceramic manufacture in the region during Roman occupation. The site represents an important example of industrial activity within the wider settlement pattern of Roman Hampshire, with the physical remains of kiln structures providing archaeological evidence for local pottery production and distribution networks of the period.

Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure?

Island Thorns Enclosure is a Roman pottery production site located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003459.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure?

Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure 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 1003459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.1 km), Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.2 km), Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.2 km).

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