An eighteenth century clay pipe production site at Caerleon

Key Points

• 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.

Abstract