Belses brick Kiln
Belses Brick Kiln, Lilliesleaf, Melrose, Scottish Borders.
Belses Brick Kiln, Lilliesleaf, Melrose, Scottish Borders.
Many thanks to Robert Bruce, Pinnacle Farm, Ancrum for the permission to photograph the location of this old kiln and to rummage around for some examples of drain tiles and brick.
23/10/2018 – The following photographs depict the site of the kiln and the likely claypit which has been cleaned and landscaped.
The kiln was sited to the left of this photo
A selection of drainage tiles found around the old claypit when landscaping. These are in possession of Mr Bruce.
A broken brick and 2 broken tiles found on site. The tiles are approximately 2 3/4″ wide on the flat bottom and the same high. They are both distorted but the bore is around 2″.