Monument record 0524105000 - DENHAM KILNS SOUTH
Summary
Thirteenth century clay pit found in excavation during construction of M25
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- CLAY PIT (13th Century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
Description
CLAY PIT SITUATED TO THE N OF KILNS 3 & 4, EXPOSED WHEN A CHANNEL WAS CUT TO RE-ROUTE RIVER ALDERBOURNE. PIT WAS BACKFILLED WITH DARK SOIL & A GREAT DEAL OF POTTERY. SAMPLES TAKEN FROM PIT & ANALYSED SUGGEST IT WAS A CLAY SOURCE FOR THE POTTERY FIRED IN THE KILNS (B1).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC5051 Unpublished document: FARLEY M E JUNE 1983 (& SEE SITE ARCHIVE FILED).
- <2>SBC4734 Article in serial: Michael Farley & Howard Leach. 1988. 'Medieval Pottery Production Areas Near Rush Green, Denham, Buckinghamshire', in Recs of Bucks 30 pp53-102. Vol 30.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 02200 85430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation (Ref: MWY 82) (EBC12297)
Record last edited
Jul 9 2026 11:34AM
