Medieval kiln dump at Mill Green (EHER 80537)

A medieval kiln dump comprising pottery wasters and unfired fragments in Mill Green ware. The finds are in the Passmore Edwards Museum and the Harlow Museum.

1963. Archaeological excavation. Excavation by Mr Kenneth Marshall and Mr Walter Davey on a dump thought to have been situated very close to a kiln and consisting largely of unfired fragments. The fired vessels amongst them seem to be entirely wasters. <1> NRHE summary description: Medieval pottery kiln identified at Mill Green in 1963-64. The site was indicated by a kiln dump comprising pottery wasters and unfired fragments. The pottery is in a fabric originally described as West Kent ware, now known as Mill Green ware and is sandy and slightly micaceous. Forms include jugs, cooking pots and bowls. The kiln was in production during the late 13th century continuing into the 14th century. The finds are present in the Passmore Edwards Museum and Harlow Museum. <1> <2>