Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 November 2011
Several of the principal sources of coarse pottery in Roman Britain have recently been subject to review. The extensive groups of kilns, largely in Cantley parish, 2 km south-east of Doncaster (FIG. I), have, however, tended to be neglected due to publication delays. Some attempt to remedy this situation is here provided.
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