South Shields, Arbeia Roman Fort, tile kilns

HER Number:
13260

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Arbeia Roman Fort, tile kilns

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Pottery Kiln

Site Type: Specific:
Tile Kiln

General Period:
Roman

Specific Period:
C4

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
In the fourth century the original double granary was demolished and two tile kilns built in its place.

Easting:
364

Northing:
679

Grid Reference:
NZ364679

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Guy de la Bedoyere, 2005, Hadrian's Wall History and Guide, pp 140-144; David J. Breeze, 2006, J. Collingwood Bruce's Handbook to the Roman Wall, 14th edition, pp 115-129