Monument record MDO1580 - Eighteenth-century kiln, Hole Common, Lyme Regis
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Summary
Over 40 kg of eighteenth-century pottery, including kiln furniture, has been recovered from the area. The style of pottery and documentary evidence suggests that the kiln was in used during the mid to late eighteenth century.
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Full Description
Draper, Jo, 1982, An 18th century kiln at Hole Common, Lyme Regis, Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 137-142 (Article in serial). SWX731.
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1984, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983, 152-153 (Serial). SDO83.
Spoerry, P, 1988, Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 110, 29-35 (Article in serial). SWX809.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1984. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 152-153.
- --- SWX731 Article in serial: Draper, Jo. 1982. An 18th century kiln at Hole Common, Lyme Regis, Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 104. 137-142.
- --- SWX809 Article in serial: Spoerry, P. 1988. Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 110. 110. 29-35. 29-35.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 342 953 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 046
Record last edited
Feb 23 2026 12:03PM
