Monument record MLI81411 - Possible site of a possible Late Saxon kiln, De Montfort University car par
Summary
Possible site of a possible Late Saxon kiln, De Montfort University car park. The existence of a kiln is conjectured from the presence of fragments of kiln furniture, and pottery which appears to be kiln waste.
Type and Period (2)
- POTTERY KILN (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 800 AD to 1065 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 870 AD to 999 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70217
During the excavation of trial pits, a quantity of Late 9th to 10th century pottery and some kiln furniture was recovered. It is possible that these may indicate the presence of a kiln on the site, as much of the pottery appeared to be kiln waste. This evidence is not conclusive, however; the deposits were limited in nature and extent, and may belong to part of a 'waster dump' associated with a nearby kiln site, possibly the Late Saxon kilns located at Sessions House, circa 160m to the south-south-west. {1}{2}
During a watching brief at SK 9790 7160 further evidence of the possible late 9th to 10th century kiln site was recovered. One hundred and eighty four sherds were recorded which were mainly over fired vessels in a reduced quartz tempered fabric. Kiln furniture was also found, although the exact spot of production has not been found this is strong evidence of a local kiln in the vicinity. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI6512 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Oct 2000. Greestone Centre, De Montfort University, Lindum Road, Lincoln; Landscaping and external works. LRB00.
- <2> SLI6513 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Oct 2000. Greestone Centre, De Montfort University, Lindum Road, Lincoln: Landscaping and external works. LCNCC 2000.211.
- <3> SLI7582 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2002. Greestone Centre, De Montford University, Lindum Road. LRC 00.
- <4> SLI7583 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2002. Greestone Centre, De Montford University, Lindum Road. LCNCC:2000.284.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9792 7158 (32m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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