Monument record 745/0/25 - Medieval pottery kiln, West End
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Summary
A large quantity of pottery was recovered from a waster heap at West End, pointing to a kiln site probably located in or adjacent to 32 West End. The kiln appears to have been active in the late 12th and early 13th centuries
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Full Description
{1} Silverstone Ware was produced from a kiln located in or adjacent to 32 West End, where several hundred sherds of pottery were recovered from a waster heap. The kiln appears have been active in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It may be the case that the kiln was set up with the specific intention of supplying pottery to the hunting lodge [thought to be located to the east near the church]. Certainly, Silverstone Ware appears to have had only a local market and fails to appear even in neighbouring Whittlebury.
<1> Jones, R. and Page, M., 2003, Medieval settlements and landscapes in the Whittlewood Area: Interim Report 2003-4, p. 41 (Article). SNN111295.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN111295 Article: Jones, R. and Page, M.. 2003. Medieval settlements and landscapes in the Whittlewood Area: Interim Report 2003-4. Medieval Settlement Research Group. 18. MSRG. p. 41. [Mapped feature: #80858 Location of kiln waster heap, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6627 4429 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SILVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2021 11:41AM
