Monument record MDO5762 - Pottery production site, Holt
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Summary
A dense scatter of Verwood pottery wasters in this area indicate that pottery was produced in the vicinity from the 17th century onwards.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Holt Kiln 1: A post Medieval pottery kiln, 18th or 19th century in date. Part of the Verwood Potteries. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12592 Monograph: Algar D, Light A and Trehane P. 1979. The Verwood & District Potteries.
- <2> SDO12825 Monograph: Algar D, Light A and Copland-Griffiths, P. 1987. The Verwood & District Potteries. A Dorset Industry.
- <3> SWX809 Article in serial: Spoerry, P. 1988. Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 110. 29-35. 32.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1030391.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0308 0657 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NW |
| Civil Parish | Holt; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 012 037
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NW 74
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1030391
Record last edited
Apr 4 2023 6:25PM
