Medieval pottery sherds, Fairstead Rectory (EHER 6006)
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Summary
Medieval potsherds were found in the rectory garden at Fairstead.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7694 1678 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FAIRSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Pre 1900 potsherds were found in the rectory garden at Fairstead. <1> <2>
The OS card (<1>) gives an area NGR of TL 769 167, a specific one of TL 7695 1677. The Victoria County History (<3>) gives TL 767 166, this record is mapped to the specific location given by source <1>, field 08.
November 1949. Field survey.
I made enquiries at the rectory and I was shown several pieces of pottery dug up in the garden since the arrival of the present rector in 1928. One piece is possibly Roman but the remainder have a yellow glaze and appear to be Medieval (see EHER 6006). <3> <4>
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL71NE15, 1950.
- <2> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map. Annotated OS 6"?.
- <3> SEX190 DESC TEXT: Victoria County History. 1903-2012. Victoria County History of Essex. p.302.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GWR 04-NOV-49.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL71-022
- NRHE identifier: 378510
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NE 15