Monument record MLI85396 - Possible Saxo-Norman pottery production, Star Lane, Stamford
Summary
Possible Saxo-Norman pottery production, Star Lane, Stamford
Type and Period (1)
- POTTERY KILN (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1199 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 36480
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken on land at Star Lane, Stamford, in order to assess the likely impact of a proposed residential development on any buried archaeological remains. Stamford is known to have been a major centre for pottery production during the Saxo-Norman (10th to 12th century) period. Analysis of the pottery assemblage found during the evaluation revealed a high proportion of rouletted 10th to 12th century Stamford ware rims. None of the pieces were obvious wasters, although these are not often obvious in Stamford wares, but neither did these rouletted rims exhibit signs of use. It is possible that they derive from a kiln in the vicinity that specialised in roulette decorated forms. Previous research on the Stamford pottery industry indicates that certain kilns specialised in certain styles of product. It is therefore possible that pottery manufacture took place in the vicinity of the proposed development during the Saxo-Norman period {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI8964 Report: Archaeological Project Services. August 2003. Archaeological evaluation of land at Star Lane, Stamford. SSL03.
- <2> SLI8965 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. August 2003. Archaeological evaluation of land at Star Lane, Stamford. LCNCC 2003.97.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 03182 07272 (51m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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