Rockingham Kiln, Grade II* listed pottery kiln in Swinton, England
The Rockingham Kiln stands 17 meters tall with a distinctive bottle shape, constructed from English Bond red brick in an industrial architectural style.
Built in 1815, the kiln formed part of the Rockingham Pottery factory, which produced decorative porcelain until its closure due to bankruptcy in 1842.
The factory manufactured notable pieces including a desert service for William IV and the Rhinoceros Vase, the largest porcelain piece of its time.
The kiln requires specific conservation efforts, with recent assessments conducted using cherry pickers and access towers to evaluate restoration needs.
This structure remains one of the few surviving pottery kilns in England and potentially the only example still standing in Yorkshire.
Location: Rotherham
Part of: Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage
GPS coordinates: 53.48420,-1.33759
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:40
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