Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest

Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest

England
List entry 1004704
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Column Ride is a Roman pottery kiln site located in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire. The site comprises the remains of kilns dating to the Romano-British period, demonstrating the industrial ceramic production that took place within the forest landscape during Roman occupation. The kilns represent evidence of localised pottery manufacture, contributing to archaeological understanding of Romano-British settlement patterns and economic activity in the Wiltshire region. The site's designation reflects its importance as a surviving example of Romano-British industrial archaeology within the New Forest and Savernake area.

Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004704. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest?

Column Ride is a Roman pottery kiln site located in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004704.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest?

Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest 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 1004704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Hat Barrow, bowl barrow (8.4 km), Defended settlement on Aughton Down, 450m north of Croft Barn (8.6 km), Long barrow on Fairmile Down (9 km).

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