Monument record MCC434 - Early medieval pottery kiln, Middleborough, Colchester
Summary
Early medieval pottery kiln discovered during the Middleborough (Cattle Market) excavations in 1979.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99356 25551 (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 (F354). The kiln was one of nine probable (7 certain) kilns of this date from the site (MCC349-MCC433, MCC435-MCC438) which were producing a low-fired coarse ware with sand tempering. The seven certain kilns produced 86.5kg of pottery (c.7000 sherds).
MON361 was the earliest kiln of the group. It was damaged but was identifiable as a single-flue up draught kiln which had a central tongue attached to the rear wall. The kilns stokehole had been cut during the construction of MCC433 which may have replaced it.<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 F354.
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2016 9:40AM