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Monument record MDR4565 - Pottery Works, Cockpit Hill, Derby

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SK 356 360. Prior to redevelopment the Derby Archaeology Society excavated the pottery works and a large amount of pottery was found along with a few sparse structural features. The pottery works were developed from a row of cottages in 1756, though the partnership which built them had been in existence since 1751. The company became bankrupt in 1779. (1) Burketts plan of Derby 1767. (2)

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  • <1> Article in serial: R J Salt. Derby Archaeol Soc Archaeol Research Group N/L 19 1971.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Riden P. Local History: A Handbook for Beginners.

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Grid reference SK 356 360 (point) Centre
Civil Parish DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE

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Feb 15 2023 2:13PM

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