Napton on the Hill. Tile kilns

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Date:1950 - 1959 (c.)

Description:Napton on the Hill. 'Setting' or filling a kiln with 'green' tiles. The kilns are fired slowly for the first two days, and the firing tested by the trial samples at the top (above the fire-bricks) which can be fished out without completely unsealing the kiln. In all, the firing takes six days and four nights, and the kilns are allowed to cool gradually. 1 950s

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Source: Heritage and Culture Warwickshire, Warwickshire County Council

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