Monument record MYO4973 - Medieval pottery kiln, 1-5 Aldwark
Summary
Evidence for a Medieval pottery kiln revealed during excavations at 1-5 Aldwark in 1978. A large group of pottery wasters found in the foundation trenches of two walls. No evidence of a kiln structure was recorded in situ. The forms were mainly jugs, and storage jars in Walmgate ware and glazed. Production was probably late 14th/early 15th century. Potters are also documented in the same area from the 15th century.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6058 5218 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NMR Information
Evidence for a Medieval pottery kiln revealed during excavations at 1-5 Aldwark in 1978. The evidence was in the form of a large group of pottery wasters found in the foundation trenches of two walls. No evidence of a kiln structure was recorded in situ. The forms were mainly jugs, and storage jars in Walmgate ware and glazed. Production was probably late 14th/early 15th century. (1-2)
Sources
1 Medieval pottery in Britain AD 900-1600 1988 by Michael R McCarthy, Catherine M Brooks 390
2 Medieval and later pottery from Aldwark and other sites Published for the York Archaeological Trust 1987 by Catherine M Brooks 157 vol.16, fasc.3
NMR, 2019, NMR data (Digital archive). SYO2214.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2214 Digital archive: NMR. 2019. NMR data.
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Record last edited
Jun 9 2020 9:47AM