Medieval kiln dump and possible pottery kiln at Mill Green (EHER 80541)

A findspot of medieval pottery which has been interpreted as a kiln. The site was located during field walking and comprised a concentration of Mill Green ware pottery, including wasters and kiln debris.

1979. Fieldwalking. One of two concentrations of pottery revealed by the late Mr H Young during fieldwalking. Further instances of fieldwalking seem to have taken place in Mill Green, but only this collection has been published. <1> NRHE data transfer: NRHE summary description: Medieval pottery kiln identified at Mill Green in 1979. The site was located during field walking and comprised a concentration of pottery, including wasters and kiln debris. The pottery is in a fabric originally described as West Kent Ware but is now known as Mill Green Ware, it is sandy and slightly micaceous. Forms include jugs and bowls. Production took place during the late 13th century continuing into the 14th century. <1> <2> <3> This record may not directly represent the location of a kiln. Instead, it may be a findspot/artefact scatter of medieval pottery which probably constitutes a kiln dump and which has been interpreted as the site of a kiln.