Monument record MCC432 - Early medieval pottery kiln, Middleborough, Colchester
Summary
Early medieval pottery kiln discovered during the Middleborough (Cattle Market) excavations in 1979.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99345 25548 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Middleborough in 1979 (ECC335), a small, early medieval pottery kiln was discovered (F13). The kiln was one of nine probable kilns of this date from the site (MCC430-MCC431, MCC433-MCC438) which were producing a low-fired coarse ware with sand tempering. The seven certain kilns produced 86.5kg of pottery (c.7000 sherds).
The kiln was damaged but was identifiable as a single-flue up draught kiln which had a central tongue attached to the rear wall.<1>
CAT Building 74 (MCC423) may be associated with the group of kilns.
(Period 9 UAD drawing.)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. pp.186-189 & Figs. 172 & 174 F13.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2016 9:30AM