Monument record MDO7639 - Romano British pottery kiln at Holme Priory, East Holme

The possible site of a Romano British pottery kiln was exposed during the laying of drains near Holme Priory. Limited excavation revealed a shallow pit containing ash and a considerable quantity of black-burnished ware. Because the pottery found was restricted to three forms, this was interpreted as a probable pottery manufacturing site.

Three RB coins found in the gardens of Holme Priory. <1>

Two coins of Constantine the Great, one illegible, found some years before 1947. Now in the possession of the gardener whose father found them. The gardener could not be contacted during field investigation, but the gardens are centred at SY 89638596. No closer location of the find-spot is possible. <2>

SY 896859. East Holme - a trial excavation following exposures made in laying drains near Holme Priory revealed a shallow pit containing ash and a considerable quantity of black-burnished ware. The fact that this pottery was restricted to three forms suggests that it was being manufactured on the site. <3>

Further research is required in order to confirm the character and extent of this site. The current evidence is too inconclusive to recommend scheduling. Ground photo with archive report. <6>

<1> Calkin, J B, Annotated Record Map Corr 6, 1949 (Map). SWX8214.

<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 22-JUL-52 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.

<2.1> Calkin, J B, Oral: J B Calkin (Verbal communication). SWX8210.

<2.2> Bond, W, Oral: W Bond owner (Verbal communication). SWX8211.

<3> Wilson, D R, 1972, Britannia : a journal of Romano-British and kindred studies Vol 3 - 1972 p346 (Article in serial). SWX2577.

<4> Terry, J A, 1988, East Holme Pottery; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society (Article in serial). SDO14159.

<5> 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 (Article in serial). SWX809.

<6> English Heritage, English Heritage Alternative Action Report, KC, MPPA, 24-Dec-1999 (Scheduling record). SDO18279.

<7> National Record of the Historic Environment, 455224 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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