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Island Thorns Enclosure is a Romano-British settlement site in Hampshire containing evidence of pottery production. The site features the remains of Roman pottery kilns dating to the second and third centuries AD, which represent significant industrial activity within the local economy of Roman Hampshire. The kilns are situated within an enclosed settlement area that reflects the organised nature of pottery manufacture during this period. The archaeological evidence from Island Thorns contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Romano-British ceramic production in southern England.
Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003459. View the official record →
Island Thorns Enclosure is a Romano-British settlement site in Hampshire containing evidence of pottery production. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003459.
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.
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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