Site of Medieval Pottery Kilns at 4 Orkney Close

Description of this historic site

The site of eight pottery kilns dating from the Medieval period. The location was in the area of Orkney Close, Chilvers Coton.

Notes about this historic site

1 Excavation by K Scott in 1971. The whole site was much disturbed by modern building activity. 8 kilns were observed. 3 were of the 13th century, and 5 of the 14th century. 5 other features were recorded. Quantities of pottery were associated with the kilns and some roof tile was also found. Described as site 1.

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