They do appear to be fire bricks but the exterior gaps don't argue a kiln for me as the heat would not be contained. Anyone consider a trash incinerator? It similar to one I have seen in the mid-Atlantic from the mid 20th c.
Keith Doms
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The shape and burning suggests it is a kiln or oven. Might be a pottery kiln, a lime-burning kiln (is the nearby church plastered?), or a crematory oven for human or animal bodies.
al
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Subject: Brick Feature
Hello fellow historical archaeologists. I'm hoping one or more of you may have some ideas about what this recently exposed circular brick feature might be. It has not been excavated yet. We wanted to gather some ideas about what it might be before finalizing an excavation strategy. The interior diameter is approximately 3.5 feet. The bricks are dry-laid (no mortar) and manifest evidence of significant burning. The interior of the feature does not have the same gaps between bricks that you see on the exterior. The feature was uncovered near a historic church. Any ideas you have as to what it might be would be most appreciated. Thank you!
You can see photos of the feature at this link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KdpXFwxnk1NNkz2CA
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