Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScalesceugh Roman kilns

Scalesceugh Roman kilns

England
List entry 1007181
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Scalesceugh Roman kilns is a pottery production site located in Cumberland, northern England, dating to the Roman period. The kilns were used in the manufacture of ceramic vessels, forming part of the broader Roman pottery industry that supplied both military and civilian markets across the northern frontier regions. The site represents an important archaeological record of Romano-British industrial activity and craft production during the occupation period. The physical remains of the kilns themselves provide evidence for Roman pottery-making techniques and the scale of ceramic manufacture in the region.

Scalesceugh Roman kilns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scalesceugh Roman kilns?

Scalesceugh Roman kilns is a pottery production site located in Cumberland, northern England, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007181.

Who is responsible for protecting Scalesceugh Roman kilns?

Scalesceugh Roman kilns 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 1007181.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scalesceugh Roman kilns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park House Roman fort (0.6 km), Roman camp and signal station 600m south-east of Wreay Hall (1.2 km), Prehistoric enclosure and associated field system south east of Ivy Cottage (1.9 km).

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