Brick Kiln To South East Of The Kiln

This is a late 18th-century brick kiln located to the south-east of the kiln itself. The kiln is constructed of soft red brick set in lime mortar, with an inner lining of bricks set in loam. It is square in plan and situated on a grassed mound. The walls rise to a height of 5.5 metres and originally supported a conical stack, which was removed in the mid-20th century, making the original height approximately 11 metres. The kiln stands on a substantial brick plinth, incorporating relieving arches on the south-west and north-west sides for structural support. Angle buttresses reinforce the corners. The walls feature brick relieving arches that were vital for supporting the conical chimney and facilitating repairs to the chamber walls; the arch on the north-west elevation has been widened. A narrow, segmental-headed wicket entrance is located on the north-east elevation. The current brick and tile floor is a later replacement; the original floor would have had slots to allow flames from underground fire tunnels to pass through. A 1983 report by Hammond suggests the presence of two fire tunnels and a stoking pit on the north-west side.