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.

{4} 'At the west end of Newland is a field which is considerably sunk, and was called the Potter's field. There is a wall with buttresses, which shows that must have been in use at an early period, from the necessity of having such a protection to the gardens on that side. From the style of the architecture the buttresses are, no doubt, the only vestige remaining above ground of the monastery of the Grey friars. The kiln, attached probably in this field, was found a short time since in digging out the foundations of houses in Newland. It was found at a depth below ground, and similar in construction to those discovered at Castor by Mr E T Artis. Fragments of a yellow and red pottery, and some covered with a green glaze were discovered.'

<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.

<4> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p. 117 (Book). SNN1032.

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Apr 13 2026 3:37PM