Monument record CHF 008 - Medieval clamp type kiln producing Hollesly type ware and an artefact scatter of pottery.
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Summary
Clamp type kiln produding Hollesley type ware next to Butley-Chillesford road.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3777 5184 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35SE |
| Civil Parish | CHILLESFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Clamp type kiln produding Hollesley type ware next to Butley-Chillesford road. "Large amount of pottery (?kiln, 8ft x 4ft 6in, ploughed up 10/6/86). Clay, which is not naturally found on the field, was found at the edge of the heat blackened soil. The black soil ranged from about 15in to 23in deep. Natural sand found at that depth had been heated until it had turned into an orangy type colour". Also 17 sherds Med coarseware (C13/C14) from rest of field. No metal objects found (S1). Details of pottery, typical of C13 Hollesley Bay industry in (S2). Drawings & samples at SAU, Ipswich.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF23323 (No record type): Woodrow J, IMDC, July 1986.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: copy (S2)(S3).
- <S2> SSF18979 (No record type): SAU, Blinkhorn P, pottery report, July 1986.
- <M2> SSF38188 (No record type): SAU Ipswich: drawings.
- <S3> SSF19813 (No record type): SAU, Newman J, site report, CHF 008, July 1986, sketch map.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 28 2013 9:42AM