Site of 17th century pottery kiln, West of Hackman's Lane (EHER 49769)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a 17th century pottery kiln, discovered in 1988 during fieldwalking where a large quantity of 17th century pottery was recovered.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8120 0310 (point) Note: previously mapped as a point and a polygon, polygon removed as had no relation to extent of record. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 1988. Fieldwalking survey.
In an arable field west of Frostbarns, Hackmans Lane is the site of a 17th century pot kiln. During a period of fieldwalking after cultivation, large quantities of 17th century pottery sherds fused to brick and tile with glaze on the surface were recovered. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX74369 CORRESPONDENCE: Potter, S.. 2000. Suggested Additions to the EHCR for Purleigh.