Monument record 1160/0/106 - Probable Medieval Pottery Kiln

A medieval pottery kiln is said to have been found in the 19th century.

{1} Features discovered pre 1849. A medieval pottery kiln. "…at the West end of Newlands is a field called the Potters Field. The kiln attached is probably in this field'.

{2} Fragments of probable medieval yellow and red pot sherds, some with a green glaze, possibly from SP75456075.

{3} Similar finds to those discovered by Mr E.T. Artis. Fragments of yellow and red pottery, some with green glaze suggesting medieval ware.

<1> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.117 (part checked) (Book). SNN1002.

<2> McCarthy, M. & Williams, J.H., 1978, A Note on Potters Field and Potters Hill, Northampton, p.169-711 (checked) (Article). SNN389.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.392/Site 48 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

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