Saxon pottery sherds at Great Easton Castle (EHER 1177)
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Summary
In 1965 a hollow, formed after the kitchen was dismantled, was examined and, among pottery of all periods, a few sherds of St Neots ware were found.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 608 254 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In 1965, a hollow, formed after the kitchen was dismantled, was examined and, among pottery of all periods, a few sherds of St Neots ware were found. St Neots ware was not found stratified on this part of the site, suggesting earlier occupation lies elsewhere. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4251 Excavation Report: Sellers, E.E. in Hurst, D.G.. 1967. Medieval Britain in 1965. v.11, p.284.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-002