Monument record 1223/2/13 - Site of pottery kiln, Church End

A pottery kiln was found during the construction of 4 Church End in the 1970s. The kiln was partially excavated by the owners and some of the pottery was retained including an almost intact 14th-century jug.

{1, 2} The Ladds built a house at Church End in the 1970s on the site of a former stone barn (where the Duke of Grafton is said to have kept his carriage and horses whilst he attended church). During the construction of the foundations, a pottery kiln was exposed. Some of the pottery was kept by the family. An almost intact jug dating from the 14th century was kept by a builder and was subsequently returned to the family. The jug was selected for display at the 2025 'Histories of Northamptonshire' exhibition.

<1> Steve Parkin, 2025, Another Potterspury Kiln: 6 Church End (The Ladd site), 1974 (Note). SNN116905.

<2> Steve Parkin, 2025, A jug from Potterspury (Note). SNN116906.

Record last edited

Sep 22 2025 9:39AM