Monument record MLI12647 - Kilns and Remains of Building, Boston
Summary
Kilns and remains of building, Boston.
Type and Period (1)
- TILE KILN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A 13th-14th century roof tile kiln was discovered in York Street, Boston in 1961. It had triple parallel flues and was in operation between 1270 and 1350. Associated pottery included decorated jugs of Toynton type. A heap of tiles lay nearby, also the remains of a more primitive kiln. Slight traces of another larger building were seen and nearby are the remains of a still earlier kiln. The find was made and the site excavated by P. Mayes, when he was constructing a replica of a Roman kiln. {1}{2}{3}{4}
The filled excavation trenches are visible at TF 3336 4396. Fragmentary medieval brick, tile and pottery were found on the surface. The Guildhall Museum in Boston holds a representative collection of finds from this site. {5}{6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2400 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BOSTON. TF34SW3,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI467 Article in Serial: 1962. JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. NO.136:2.
- <3> SLI3935 Serial: 1962. DAILY TELEGRAPH. 02/10/1962 P 21.
- <4> SLI212 Article in Serial: 1962. ARCHAEOMETRY. VOL 5 P 21.
- <5> SLI2920 Index: SMR FILE. BOSTON. TF34SW:AC -.
- <6> SLI470 Article in Serial: Mayes, P.. 1965. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Vol. 28 1965 pp.86-106.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 3336 4396 (point) |
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Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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