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A Trajanic Kiln Complex near Little Chester, Derby, 1968

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2011

M. Brassington
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Summary

The excavation of ten Trajanic kilns, all of the up-draught type, was carried out in the spring of 1968 on a site now part of the Derby Racecourse Playing Fields (SK 36133775) which are situated some 700 yards east of Little Chester along the Roman road running to the Trent at Sawley. The kilns ranged in size from 18 to 51 inches in diameter (0.46 m. to 1.30 m.) and were disposed as follows: a group of six kilns, a group of three kilns, and a single kiln. A great variety of pottery was recovered with jars, flanged bowls, and carinated vessels predominating. Two unusual products from this site were lead glazed ware and an early form of Derbyshire ware.

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Research Article
Information
The Antiquaries Journal , Volume 51 , Issue 1 , March 1971 , pp. 36 - 69
Copyright
Copyright © The Society of Antiquaries of London 1971

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