| Summary : Medieval pottery kiln (site 1) part of the Donyatt Pottery Industry situated on the north side of Crock Street. The kiln was first recorded during fieldwalking in 1965 when a scatter of pottery wasters and part of a pottery dump were noted. Excavations in 1972 located part of a clamp kiln comprising a burnt oval depression measuring 1.6 metres by 1.1 metres. Two opposed areas of ash were interpreted as possible flues. The pottery was in a range of firing fabrics containing flint, quartz and limestone inclusions. The forms were coil-made and wheel finished, and included cooking pots and bowls. Production took place during the 13th century and as yet is the earliest known pottery kiln of the Donyatt Industry. A 13th century ditch was also recorded. Later features comprised a ditch and post holes dating to the 17th century and remains of an 18th century building. Finds including an Acheulian handaxe, cores and flakes were also recorded. |