Find Spot record MDO28508 - Clay tobacco pipe kiln debris, West Street, Poole
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Summary
Fragments of a clay pipe kiln found during excavations at West Street, Poole in 1974 suggest a pipe manufactory in the locality.
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Full Description
Several fragments from a pipe kiln muffle structure were recovered from within an eighteenth century layer during excavations at West Street, Poole in 1974. These were residual and suggest there may have been a clay pipe manufactory in the vicinity. Documentary evidence records a pipe maker in West Street in 1675. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 34.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0089 9061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2013 2:22PM
