Roman pottery kilns and refuse pits, Hall Farm (EHER 7592)

Site of Two Roman pottery kilns and four refuse pits. The pottery dates to the mid 4th century. Excavated in 1967 and 1996.

Excavation, 1967 Two 4th century Romano-British kilns excavated in 1967. Pottery in either Colchester or Passmore Edwards Museums. <1> - <4> Site Assessment = Location of finds? Accession number? Excavation, 1996 Excavations in 1996 to re-investigate site found two pits previously recorded to be a single pit. The construction pit was also re-examined there may be an unexcavated kiln <5> Information from NRHE Two Romano-British pottery kilns about 3.5ft (1m) in diameter and four refuse pits were excavated at Rettendon Hall Farm in 1967. The soil in the pits was densely packed with pottery, kiln roofing and other kiln waste, there was no evidence of domestic material with the exception of a small hone and a few sherds not native to the site. Rettendon ware is wheel-made, of coarse material, simple in design and dates to the mid 4th century. <6> <7> The site of the excavation was indicated to me (OS Field Officer)by the land owner Mr Britcher at TQ 77189649. <8> Additional references. <9> - <11>