Record Details
| NHER Number: | 3670 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | 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.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 824 214 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF82SW |
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| Parish: | ROUGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
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.
Monument Types
- BRICK KILN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds
- PIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Rougham. |
Related records - none
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