Monument record 719/0/11 - Condate - Possible Brine Kiln

<1> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1911-Present, Journal of Roman Studies, 1968, Vol 58, p.183 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1519.

Excavations (in 1967) before redevelopment in the gardens of demolished houses at Northwich revealed a Brine Kiln cut into the natural marl, probably dating from the first century. The work was carried out by the Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education and directed by Mr J.B Curzon. (Interim report in CBA Group 5 'Archaeological Newsletter' no. 10, September 1967, p.5)
Footnotes: Brine Kiln is similar to that excavated at Middlewich in 1960, Thomson, o.c (n.50), p.96, fig 27. (See CHER 1080/3)

<2> Council for British Archaeology, Various, CBA Group 5 Archaeological Newsletter, Issue 10, p.5, Curzon J B, 1967 (Newsletter). SCH547.

Interim Report

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ67SE3, source 6 (Index). SCH2487.

See library linked card

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, Vol 1, p.202, 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<5> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Waton, M 28/1/2022 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Record amended to correct the attributed excavator. An error in transcribing footnotes from source 1 recorded Petch instead of Curzon.

<6> University of Salford (Centre for Applied Archaeology), 2016, Rediscovering Roman Northwich. Phase 1: Assessment of the Archaeological Archive, p.60 (Report). SCH8149.

The brine kiln was excavated close to the canal arm at the foot of the hill, opposite Weaver Road.

<7> Various, Written Communication to the HER, 08/04/2024 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

GIS point location moved to approximate area identified by source 6.