NHER 3670 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval brick kiln

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Summary

In 1968 a 17th century brick kiln was excavated here. A bronze Roman pin was reportedly found inside the kiln. It has been suggested that a Roman site was located in this area, and that the pin came from earth brought here to fill the kiln in.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF82SW
Civil Parish	ROUGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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1968. ?17th century brick kiln excavated by [1]
Site visited by E. B. Green (NCM) and recorded by D. Purcell.
Photos taken by NCM; samples by Bridewell (Copy NCM card).

[1] told E. Rose (NAU) in May 1980 that he found a Roman bronze pin actually within the kiln; he assumed earth from the surrounding Roman site was used to fill it. Pin not seen.
E. Rose (NAU) 2 June 1980.

Photos of kiln by NCM in file.

Associated Sources (3)

--- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Rougham.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

BRICK KILN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Object Types (2)

PIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Rougham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Sep 19 2013 3:49PM