Monument record MDO6198 - Verwood Pottery kiln site, Verwood
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Summary
Possible site of a pottery kiln near Shard Close, Verwood, located by the Verwood and District Potteries Trust. Traces of structures, identified as possible workshops associated with some of the Verwood Pottery kilns, were identified during an evaluation adjacent to 76, Ringwood Road in 1995. Late 19th-century pottery was also recorded.
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Full Description
Verwood 4 (Moor Lodge), a pottery kiln at Black Hill, part of the Verwood Potteries, tenanted by James Bailey in 1847. The family involvement continued with Samuel Bailey until 1914 when the kiln was closed. Excavations were carried out by Young (site 4) at SU 094088 prior to demolition to recover the plan of the kiln. <3>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SDO12592 Monograph: Algar D, Light A and Trehane P. 1979. The Verwood & District Potteries.
- <2> SDO79 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1981. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979. 101. 103-120.
- <3> SDO12825 Monograph: Algar D, Light A and Copland-Griffiths, P. 1987. The Verwood & District Potteries. A Dorset Industry. 31.
- <4> 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. 29-35.
- <5> SDO88 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 29-35.
- <6> SDO12595 Unpublished document: Cox, P and Robinson, S. 1995. An Archaeological Evaluation of a Proposed Residential Development on Land Adjoining 76 Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset.
- <7> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 126.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888745.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1300865.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 095 088 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Verwood; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 022 070
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NE 73
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NE 86
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1300865
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888745
Record last edited
Mar 15 2024 3:04PM
