NHER 3580 (Monument record) - Site of Late Saxon and medieval pottery works
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Summary
Kiln waste dating from the Late Saxon to the medieval period, found in 1967, suggests that this was the site of a pottery works in the Late Saxon and medieval periods. Linear cropmarks of unknown date are visible on aerial photographs of the site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRIMSTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1967.
10th to 15th century sherds, kiln lining etc suggest kilns site linked with those previously reported.
See (S1) and (S2).
17 May 1982.
Cropmarks of three parallel lines
Significance, if any?
D. A. Edwards (NAU) and E. Rose (NAU) 17 May 1982.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF11580 Aerial Photograph: TF7122T.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Grimston.
- <S1> SNF5435 Serial: Council for British Archaeology Bulletin. No 14.
- <S2> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (2)
- KILN WASTE (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- KILN WASTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 18 2023 8:39AM