Monument record M2799 - Brick Kiln and Pottery, Farnsfield

Summary

BRICK KILN (Georgian to Early 20th Century); POTTERY WORKS (Georgian to Early 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 65758 56546 (155m by 270m)
Map sheet SK65NE
District Newark
Civil Parish Farnsfield, Newark

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Brick kiln. (1)
Pottery, disused. (2)
Very large hollowed area. Ridge and furrow in the hollowed area, which is 1.5 to 2m deep. A single land survives in the upper level at the east end. There are two small mounds in the NE corner and large irregularly shaped mounds and hollows immediately E of the ridge and furrow. (3)
NB "ridge and furrow" is probably due to clay extraction.
See M2808 for nearby brickworks, M2826 for clay pit.


Data Held: Ground Photograph (Ground photograph). SNT2646.

3 colour prints, 20/32,33,34 (negs 64/4,5), SMR

<1> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<2> OS, 1919, 1:2500, County Series 1919 (Map). SNT1028.

Other Refs: 29/9

<3> TPAT, 1996, Village Earthwork Survey III (Published document). SNT1361.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Ground photograph: Data Held: Ground Photograph.
  • <1> Map: Sanderson G. 1835. 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in.
  • <2> Map: OS. 1919. 1:2500, County Series 1919.
  • <3> Published document: TPAT. 1996. Village Earthwork Survey III.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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