Roman tile kiln, north of 'Coopersale' (EHER 3736)

Tile kiln found in 1891 at Epping in a field called Solomon's Hoppett.

Possible Roman tile kiln was found in 1891 at Epping, in a field called Solomon's Hoppet. The site is now a pond (TL 474031). It consisted of two parallel walls about 20ft long, 2ft high and 2ft wide with, at one end, a flue incorporating Roman roofing-tiles, broken flue-pipes and paving bricks. Some tile wasters are in S. H. Warren's possession, a small vessel of red ware was found some years before 1892 and in about 1852 a quantity of burnt earth was discovered about 50ft from the kiln and was removed to an adjoining farm. <1> - <6> During levelling prior to building development, burnt clay and bricks were revealed in situ at TL 4740 0303. Also two tegula fragments and eight imbrices. Pottery from the site was given to Epping Museum in April 1978 by E. Gregory. <7> See also <8> <9> <10>. NRHE data transfer: July 1975. Field survey. The relevant pond (centred TL 4742 0306) still exists. It is bounded on the north side by an old boundary bank and close woodland, and on the west side by a timber yard development area. Levelling prior to building has mutilated the boundary bank revealing, in situ, burnt clay and brick at TL 4740 0303. Nearby, possibly from the bank, two fragments of Roman tegulae and imbrex tile were found on the levelled surface. Site workers report that the surface levelling was shallow here, and that no structural remains have been found. <11> <12> See also <13>. Note: This record may be duplicated by EHER 3761.