Medieval pottery kiln, Brookside Cottage (EHER 2456)
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Summary
Pottery kiln: vast quantities (of probable wasters) were removed to make up Boxted runway (TM03-061). The Medieval pottery kiln was in use from around 1560 to 1780. Large quantity of pottery wasters were found in the garden of Brookside Cottage in 1943.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 022 289 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Pottery kiln: vast quantities (of probable wasters) were removed to make up Boxted runway (TM03-061). <1>
Information from NRHE
The Medieval pottery kiln was in use from around 1560 to 1780.
Large quantity of pottery wasters were found in 1943 when clearing back garden of Brookside Cottage <1> <2> <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM02NW80, 1977.
- <3> SEX8584 Article in serial: Erith, F.H.. 1964. Tracking Down a Pottery Kiln from Documentary Sources. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin. Vol 7, pp. 12-15.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-066
- NRHE identifier: 386358
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 NW 82