{"product_id":"the-emperor-neros-pottery-and-tilery-at-little-london-pamber-by-silchester-hampshire-the-excavations-of-2017-9780907764502","title":"The Emperor Nero's Pottery and Tilery at Little London, Pamber, by Silchester, Hampshire: The Excavations of 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eExcavation of two tile kilns at Little London near Silchester, Hampshire, confirmed production during the reign of Nero. The kilns produced standard bricks and roofing materials, as well as the more specialist materials required for building bath-houses. The stamped tile was linked to the visit to Britain by the emperors trusted freedman, Polyclitus, in the aftermath of the Boudican revolt. An unexpected discovery was the ancillary production of pre-Flavian domestic wares from at least three pottery kilns, identified in Silchester and its environs. Analysis of the fuels used and radiocarbon dates supported the pottery evidence for production ceasing in the early Flavian period. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcavations at Little London, near Silchester, Hampshire, have confirmed the production of tiles during the reign of Emperor Nero. These tiles, stamped with the name and titles of Nero, were previously suspected based on their discovery alongside other brick and tile in the ploughsoil. The excavation of two tile kilns at the site has shed light on the manufacturing processes and the range of materials produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the production of standard bricks and roofing materials, the kilns at Little London were involved in the production of specialized materials required for building bathhouses. The work on the fabrics and distinctive roller-stamped flue-tiles indicates that these products were distributed to various destinations, spanning from Cirencester, located approximately 100 kilometers to the northwest, to Chichester, situated on the south coast. While Silchester appears to have been the primary market, with the sole discovery of Nero-stamped tiles so far, it is suggested that the stamped tile may have been linked to the visit to Britain by the emperor's trusted freedman, Polyclitus, in the aftermath of the Boudican revolt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnexpectedly, the excavations have revealed the ancillary production of a wide range of pre-Flavian domestic wares from at least three pottery kilns in the area. These wares, previously only identified in Silchester and its environs, provide valuable insights into the ceramic production of the time. Alongside the publication of the kilns, illustrated catalogues have been produced, showcasing the complete range of brick and tile types produced, as well as the pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional reports include analysis of the fuels used and a suite of radiocarbon dates that support the pottery evidence for production ceasing in the early Flavian period. The analysis of numerous animal foot-impressions on the bricks offers a glimpse into the environmental conditions of the kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, these excavations have significantly contributed to our understanding of the tile production and distribution during the reign of Emperor Nero, shedding light on the economic and cultural activities of the Roman Empire in the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 926g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 211 x 297 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780907764502\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Fulford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44520468283642,"sku":"9780907764502","price":26.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_b6dcdfcb-fcdc-4dde-8bc2-179729276f98.jpg?v=1693032730","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-emperor-neros-pottery-and-tilery-at-little-london-pamber-by-silchester-hampshire-the-excavations-of-2017-9780907764502","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}