Monument record 1221 - Yardley Gobion
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Summary
A pottery industry had been established here from the late 14th/early 15th century and continued until the 18th century.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Yardley Gobion seems to have a well established pottery industry from the late 14th or early 15th century to at least the middle of the 18th century and it seems likely that it was an integral component of the earlier industry established at Potterspury.
{2} Post medieval documentary references to potters are discussed.
<1> Ivens, R.J., 1997, An Archaeological Study of Kerry Farm, Yardley Gobion, Northamptonshire, part 1, (unchecked) (Report). SNN39902.
<2> 1966, Wolverton and District Archaeological Newsletter, 10/10-14 (Newsletter). SNN19495.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (32)
- Parent of: Church of St. Leonard (Building) (1221/4/1)
- Parent of: Former Chapel of St Leonard (Monument) (1221/2/1)
- Parent of: Late Saxon/ medieval ditches (Monument) (1221/0/19)
- Parent of: Late-post medieval pottery sherds (Find Spot) (1221/0/0)
- Parent of: Manor Farmhouse (Building) (1221/0/34)
- Parent of: Medieval finds (Find Spot) (1221/0/0)
- Parent of: Medieval Pottery Kiln, Kerry Farm (Monument) (1221/5/1)
- Parent of: Medieval quarry pits (Monument) (1221/0/20)
- Parent of: No. 1 Chestnut Road (Building) (1221/0/30)
- Parent of: No. 1 High Street (The Old Packhorse) (Building) (1221/0/41)
- Parent of: No. 12 Moorend Road (The Cottage) (Building) (1221/0/39)
- Parent of: No. 15 High Street (Building) (1221/0/31)
- Parent of: No. 20 High Street (Building) (1221/0/43)
- Parent of: No. 28 High Street (Prospect House) (Building) (1221/0/33)
- Parent of: No. 49 Moorend Road (Building) (1221/0/45)
- Parent of: No. 5 Grafton Road (Melita Cottage) (Building) (1221/0/49)
- Parent of: No. 8 Chestnut Road (Building) (1221/0/28)
- Parent of: Nos. 17 and 19 High Street (Building) (1221/0/32)
- Parent of: Nos. 3 and 4 Mount Pleasant (Building) (1221/0/44)
- Parent of: Nos. 3, 5 and 7 Moorend Road (Building) (1221/0/48)
- Parent of: Nos. 32 (Homestead Cottage), 34 and 36 Moorend Road (Building) (1221/0/37)
- Parent of: Nos. 37 and 39 Moorend Road (Building) (1221/0/38)
- Parent of: Nos. 4, 6 and 8 High Street (Building) (1221/0/42)
- Parent of: Possible medieval well (Monument) (1221/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible post medieval field boundary (Monument) (1221/0/50)
- Parent of: Possible post medieval pottery production (Monument) (1221/0/5)
- Parent of: Settlement remains, Yardley Gobion (Monument) (1221/0/4)
- Parent of: The Elms farm (Monument) (1221/3)
- Parent of: The White House (Building) (1221/0/29)
- Parent of: Undated stone wall (Monument) (1221/0/21)
- Parent of: Yardley Chapel (Building) (1221/0/40)
- Parent of: Yardley manor (Monument) (1221/1)
Related Events/Activities (9)
- Event - Intervention: 18 Moorend Road, 1991 (Watching brief) (Ref: 7644013) (ENN7613)
- Event - Intervention: 7 Grafton Road, 2005 (Watching brief) (Ref: 7644025) (ENN103927)
- Event - Intervention: Grafton Road, Yardley Gobion 1973 (Excavation) (Ref: 7644002) (ENN7602)
- Event - Intervention: Kerry Farm, 2001 (Trial trench) (Ref: 7544018) (ENN101558)
- Event - Intervention: Kerry Farm, Yardley Gobion, 1997 (Trial trench) (Ref: 7544016) (ENN18564)
- Event - Intervention: Kerry Farm, Yardley Gobion, 1998 (Watching brief) (Ref: 7544017) (ENN19120)
- Event - Intervention: Manor Farm, 2012 (Watching brief) (Ref: 12/144) (ENN107006)
- Event - Survey: The Elms, 2012 (Building recording) (Ref: 12/126) (ENN106755)
- Event - Intervention: Tower Bungalow, Yardley Gobion (Excavation) (Ref: 7544019) (ENN103302)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7637 4475 (893m by 557m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YARDLEY GOBION |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 15 2026 3:09PM
