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Kiln update from Shorne Woods

Posted on 31st August 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

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

Posted on 27th July 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

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 →

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Kiln news

Posted on 19th May 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

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 →

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Festival of Archaeology 2026

Posted on 3rd April 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

On behalf of the Council for British Archaeology’s (CBA) Festival of Archaeology 2026 the group will be running a two day community excavation. Location: Shorne Woods Country Park (DA12 3HX). Dates: Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th July. Time: 10.30am … Continue reading →

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Winter works continuing…

Posted on 7th December 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

The plot thickens at our current dig site at the park. We now have three walls and a stoke hole, plus a possible wicket gate! This is all supporting the idea that we have a late 18th-early 19th century industrial site, … Continue reading →

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