Monument Number 348006 |
| Hob Uid: 348006 | |
Location :
Lincolnshire
South Kesteven
Stamford
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| Grid Ref : TF0336007390 |
| Summary : Medieval pottery kiln discovered during construction work at Stamford School in 1963. The kiln was found 100 metres east of the kiln found in 1874. It was a Musty type 1 b, and was single flued updraught kiln, oval in plan. It measured 3.65 metres in length and 2.29 metres in width. The kiln walls were clay lined. There was a central pedestal and traces of three more within the interior, these supported a raised floor comprising clay firebars. The pottery was of Stamford ware, fabric B, a fine sandy fabric, often glazed. The pottery was wheel-thrown and included a range of bowls, jugs and pitchers. The kiln was in production during the 13th century, this is based on the ceramic evidence. Archaeomagnetic dating gives a date range for the kiln of circa 1200+/-20. |
More information : A 13th century, up-draught type kiln for firing
"developed" Stamford ware, and a quantity of pottery, was
discovered by workmen digging foundations for additions to
Stamford School TF 03270735 in 1963. (1)
Stamford ware and other medieval pottery was also found at
TF 033073 and TF 034074 in 1956. (2)
Mr. Simpson indicated the approximate site of the kiln at
TF 09360739.
A vast quantity of material is held by Stamford Museum. (3)
Additional bibliography. (4)
The kiln was found to be a Musty type 1 b, and was single flued and oval in plan. It measured 3.65 metres in length and 2.29 metres in width. The kiln walls were clay lined. There was a central pedestal and traces of three more within the interior, these supported a raised floor comprising clay firebars. The pottery was of Stamford ware, fabric B, a fine sandy fabric, often glazed. The pottery was wheel-thrown and included a range of bowls, jugs and pitchers. The kiln was in production during the 13th century, this is based on the ceramic evidence. Archaeomagnetic dating gives a date range for the kiln of circa 1200+/-20. (5-6) |