Monument record 1221/0/51 - Medieval Pottery/Tile Kilns

Two Medieval pottery kilns, part of the Potterspury pottery industry, were identified during construction work at 44 Moor End Road in 1979. The kilns were in production during the 14th - early 15th century. The pottery produced was very similar to that found at two other kilns in Yardley Gobion in 1973 (SP 74 SE 53). Tiles were also fired at these kilns.

{1} Two medieval kilns were partly destroyed during building extension in February 1978. Burnt stones, red and black ash and a number of sherds were observed. The pottery (which closely resembles that found in the kilns excavated at Yardley Gobion in 1973) was given to Northampton Museum.

(2) Two kilns and a large quantity of late C14th or early C15th roof tiles were noted.

<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1979, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1978, p.111 (checked) (Article). SNN45225.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.176 Site 5 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> MCCARTHY M.R.; BROOKS C.M., 1988, MEDIEVAL POTTERY IN BRITAIN AD 900-1600, p. 432 (Book). SNN76510.

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