Monument record 155 - Kiln or Furnace on (former) Black Heath Common

Standing isolated in a field is a large regular pile of stones. It is rectangular in plan with concave sides and stands over 3m high. Against the eastern side are a set of steps. There is evidence of vitrification of the stone, suggesting it was associated with a furnace or kiln, but its true function is unknown. Pot and brick in the pile suggest a nineteenth century date (1). A small irregular 'hour glass' shaped feature is shown on the 1st and 2nd edition 25" to 1 mile maps (2 & 3). A small rectangular structure is shown on the southern side of the feature on the 3rd edition 25" to 1 mile map (4).

<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C 1989 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.