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Tag Archives: excavation
Autumn kiln update
Excavation inside the kiln is now almost complete so the time consuming but crucial recording of the kiln structure can begin. Meanwhile, excavation outside the stoke holes continues apace. We are still looking any covered areas that may have been … Continue reading
Kiln Features
Here is a new image from the work at the kiln site. We are recording as we go and as volunteers backfill the site. Here you can see the two internal flues and the inside of the two stokeholes. We … Continue reading
Kiln update from Shorne Woods
The photo’ shows the arch of one of the stoke holes. The heat has caused vitrification of the bricks. We now have the floor of the kiln so while work will continue within the kiln attention will also focus on … Continue reading
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Kiln summer update
This photo shows a corner of the structure with a possible (sealed) ‘wicket’ gate allowing access inside the kiln. Running parallel to this wall towards the stoke hole left of centre, is the flue allowing hot air to circulate under … Continue reading
Kiln news
After the wet Spring we are finally back on site at the brick/tile kiln. We have now exposed all four walls giving us the size of the kiln, 16′ (4.8m) by 10′ (3.0m). Two stoke holes have now been confirmed, … Continue reading