An eighteenth century clay pipe production site at Caerleon

C Cessford

doi:10.5284/1140167

January 1, 2026Open Access

An eighteenth century clay pipe production site at Caerleon

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To explore the archaeological and documentary evidence of clay pipe production in the eighteenth century at Caerleon.
Examined archaeological findings from the production site.
Utilized documentary sources to support findings.
Analyzed different pipe maker traditions present in the area.
Identified evidence of extensive clay pipe production in South Wales.
Confirmed the existence of multiple pipe makers from Bristol and Brosely traditions.
Revealed the historical significance of the production site in regional craft practices.

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Documentary and archaeological evidence reveals insights into clay pipe production in South Wales, indicating diverse maker traditions.

Abstract

Documentary and archaeological evidence demonstrates the best evidence for eighteenth-century clay pipe production in South Wales and indicates the presence of a number of different pipe makers working in both the Bristol and Brosely pipe traditions.

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