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Kirkcaldy, Rosslyn Street, Sinclairtown Pottery
Kiln(S) (Period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery
Site Name Kirkcaldy, Rosslyn Street, Sinclairtown Pottery
Classification Kiln(S) (Period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery
Canmore ID 71809
Site Number NT29SE 66
NGR NT 2945 9370
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/71809
- Council Fife
- Parish Kirkcaldy And Dysart
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Kirkcaldy
- Former County Fife
NT29SE 66 294 937.
Excavation of the southern half of Sinclairtown Pottery (dated 1869-1900) took place in 1990-1991 in advance of development. Pottery wall foundations, a kiln base, a possible slip-drying kiln and drainage features were discovered. Large quantities of pottery wasters, in both biscuit and glazed form were found, the majority from a single square pit, interpreted as a sump.
Sponsors: Royal Bank of Scotland, Fife Regional Council, Kirkcaldy District Council.
H James 1991.
The factory was demolished in 1899 when the neighbouring linen factory was extended. The excavation, detailed above, found the remains of the floors and foundations of the building, and pits and ditches cut deeply into the subsoil.
