Monument record 0243200000 - MANOR FARM, BOARSTALL kiln
Summary
Darkened soil and over-fired pottery found in field survey indicates the likely location of a Medieval pottery kiln
Protected Status/Designation
- Archaeological Notification Area: Site of Medieval pottery kilns suggested by finds scatters (DBC9027)
- Local Heritage List 4794: MANOR FARM, BOARSTALL (DBC10812)
Map
Type and Period (1)
- POTTERY KILN (13th Century to 14th Century - 1200 AD to 1399 AD)
Description
POSSIBLE KILN SITE IN FISH ARBOURS FIELD, W OF MANOR FARM (ABOVE NGR). CONSIDERABLE AREA OF BLACK SOIL. A QUANTITY OF POTTERY FROM A SMALL EXPOSED AREA . MOSTLY JUG SHERDS, SOME OVERFIRED (B1).
MORE MEDIEVAL POTTERY FOUND ALONG FOOTPATH ON N EDGE OF FIELD, C.100M W OF KNOWN AREA (B4).
No kiln has been found though it is considered that there is one in the vicinity of the finds. The pottery is tentatively dated to the 14th-15th century and now is now in the County Museum (B2,B5).
Sources (6)
- <1>SBC3037 Verbal communication: CMAG& MEF 1976(MAY) PERS COMM.
- <2>SBC10648 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey Field Investigator. OS RECORD CARD (NOT RETAINED).
- <3>SBC4756 Article in serial: Michael Farley. 1982. 'A MEDIEVAL POTTERY INDUSTRY AT BOARSTALL', IN RECS OF BUCKS 24 PP107-117. Vol 24.
- <4>SBC2812 Verbal communication: CHAFFEY J 1989(JAN) PERS COMM TO MEF.
- <5>SBC28603 Verbal communication: Norman Victor Quinnell. 1977. Field Investigators Comments - F1 NVQ 09-FEB-77.
- <6>SBC28607 Bibliographic reference: Michael R McCarthy & Catherine M Brooks. 1988. Medieval Pottery in Britain AD 900-1600. p292.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 62560 14570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOARSTALL, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13634)
- Event - Intervention: Field survey (EBC16202)
Record last edited
May 6 2026 2:57PM
