London's most complete Roman kiln to go on display in Highgate Wood

Image: Corporation of London

The Highgate kiln, first unearthed by archaeologists in 1968, is said to be the most complete Roman pottery kiln discovered in London.

Haringey Council received a £243,550 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the kiln's restoration. The BBC reported that it went on display for the first time as part of the Highgate Wood Community Heritage Day yesterday (1st September) before being displayed at the Highgate Wood Information Centre.

The kiln is thought to be the last built by Roman potters who worked in Highgate Wood between AD50 and AD160 to supply Londinium, the capital of Roman Britain.

(Via BBC)