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Hi teegate, Happy 2024! This spring I plan to cover the kiln I showed you and your daughter. I think it's something we shouldn't disturb anymore that I already did. Maybe we can get Jerseyman to check it out before then. I was wondering if you think I should Pursue seeing if the Pinelands...

Scroggy, I never knew that there were Townsend clay pits. I assumed that they got clay from the Adams clay area I'll make sure I take notes the next time I'm in that area. Thanks, Jeff

Hi guys, Thanks for all the responses. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks,Jeff

Jerseyman,teegate, Yes! That map is in the very close to our property. I would be more that happy to have you guys come and meet in person and figure out what we have exactly. On a side note,I just started this excavation of the property two weeks ago, so this information is new. Message me and...

Hi teegate, Thanks for your response. The property in question has been private owned since 1947. I don't believe we are discussing the same private land. You would of spoke with me On this site, we have 2 downdraft kiln remains that are visible once on The property I have unearthed a 3rd kiln...

Jerseyman, If we're talking about the same area,just north of Brookesbae ,it is indeed private property,but I am one of the caretakers of that property. Thanks again, Jeff

Hi Jerseyman, Yes I'm aware that Brooksbae is a different place than The Townsend clay works. I'm asking specifically about the Townsend Clay Works/Wheatland Mfg. We have property in the area of where history would point to where the Townsend site would be. I have recently dug up ALOT of Terra...

Bobpbx, Thanks for the input. I have searched a bit and found some info,but really nothing about production Did they actually make terra Cotta pipe or was it a factory that was built and not opened for production....like Brooksbae? The picture I posted is a piece of Terra Cotta pipe I dug up and...

Hi all, new member to the forums been discovering part of the pinelands for 40+ years. I've become very interested in the Pasadena/Wheatland section and the terra Cotta manufacturing that was going on in that area. Can anyone shed some light on it? I'm particularly interested in the Townsend...