Monument record MLI81800 - A 13th century pottery kiln, St Michael's Terrace
Summary
A 13th century pottery kiln, St Michael's Terrace
Type and Period (2)
- POTTERY KILN (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1250 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1250 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70227
During a watching brief, the remains of a 13th century brick-built pottery kiln were recorded, thought to be the only brick-built kiln of this period. The kiln was circular/oval in shape, with evidence for flues on the west and possibly the east sides - the north and south sides were not excavated. Surviving remnants included the floor, the east wall (to eight courses), and the stoke pits or working areas. The base was constructed of fired clay bricks, but the bricks in the remaining wall were only vitrified on the inner faces. The lack of a clearly identifiable stoke pit may indicate that stoking took place directly on the ground surface outside the kiln, a feature associated with multi-flue kilns. The base was sealed by a deposit containing early to mid-13th century pot, suggesting that this was the last firing of the kiln. Archaeomagnetic dating of the kiln, however, gave a negative result, so this cannot be confirmed.{3}
The kiln appears to have been in use during the transitional period between two pottery types in Lincoln, 12th century Lincoln Glazed ware (LSW1) and 13th-14th century Lincoln Glazed ware (LSW2).{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6797 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. May 2001. Plot 3, St Michael's Terrace, Michaelgate, Lincoln. MGC00.
- <2> SLI6798 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. May 2001. Plot 3, St Michael's Terrace, Michaelgate, Lincoln. LCNCC 2000.184.
- <3> SLI7007 Report: English Heritage. 2001. Medieval Pottery Kiln at St Michael's Terrace, Spring Hill, Lincoln. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9750 7165 (38m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CARHOLME, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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