Monument record MCC834 - Medieval glass kiln, Simkin's Shop, North Hill, Colchester
Summary
Medieval Glass Kiln, Simkin's Shop, North Hill, recorded in 1924.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99381 25240 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
In a lecture on St Peter's Parish P.G. Laver said, 'on the site of Messrs Simkin's furniture warehouse certain ovens etc were found suggesting a glass blower's works'.<1> Also, a photograph of a kiln on this site was given to the museum. It showed a small kiln of 13th or 14th date of the type used to manufacture tiles.<2>
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 12:13PM