Monument record MWX952 - Possible salt making hearths and ovens, Carter's Tile Works, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
Three clay hearths or ovens associated with briquetage were found during excavations at Carter's Tile works in 1926-8. These may have been associated with salt making.
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Full Description
A Romano-British pottery kiln, as well as Iron Age and Romano-British pottery, were located by Smith during excavations in 1926-8 at Messrs. Carter & Co Floor Tile Works,Hamworthy. The kiln was 2 feet 4 inches in external diameter, 1 foot 6inches in internal diameter, and 1 foot 3 inches deep, and was associated with kiln debris and fragments of charcoal. It is probable that the kiln had little use.
The base of the kiln was 0.3 m (1 foot) thick and constructed of yellow clay. It had apparently been built into the fill of a ditch. It was found in association with significant quantities of briquetage, which suggests it may have been used in salt making. Two other clay hearths or ovens associated with briquetage were also found near by. <1>
Sited by the excavator at SZ 00269039. <2>
An oven, not a pottery kiln. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX3194 Article in serial: H P Smith. 1930. Occupation of the Hamworthy Peninsula in the Late Celtic and Romano-British Periods. Vol 52. p95-123 photos, Plans.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 07-DEC-51.
- <2.1> SWX3246 Verbal communication: Smith, H P. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: H P Smith FSA.
- <3> SWX3721 Unpublished document: Farrar, R A H. Letter, R Farrar. 14.8.69.
- <4> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 603-4.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458275.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 00231 90408 (11m by 22m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458275
Record last edited
Mar 2 2022 2:14PM
