Monument record 819/4/1 - Possible Medieval Pottery Kiln, 6 Corby Road
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Summary
In 1933, builders constructing a bungalow found large quantities of pottery and burnt stone. Interpreted as Roman in orgin at the time.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Finds of medieval pot sherds pre 1939 during building development. Possibly same as site name: Stanion.
{3} Remains of pottery and a kiln were discovered at Stanion by workmen building a bungalow. Whilst foundations were being laid in a former orchard near Corby Road, only a few inches below the surface, were huge quantities of pottery. In the corner of the foundations huge stones burnt red by fire were also found. These were initially interpreted as being Roman in origin.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP98NW23 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> 1933, Roman Kiln and Ancient Pottery Unearthed, (unchecked) (Article). SNN61438.
<3> Chapman P.; Blinkhorn P.; Chapman A., 2008, A Medieval Potters' Tenement at Corby Road, Stanion, p.219-220 (checked) (Article). SNN106437.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP98NW23 (checked).
- <2> SNN61438 Article: 1933. Roman Kiln and Ancient Pottery Unearthed. The Kettering Leader. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106437 Article: Chapman P.; Blinkhorn P.; Chapman A.. 2008. A Medieval Potters' Tenement at Corby Road, Stanion. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 35. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p.219-220 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 91424 87046 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANION, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 14 2021 11:53AM
