NHER 3588 (Monument record) - Site of medieval pottery works at Greatford, Pott Row

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Summary

A large quantity of medieval pottery, including a complete medieval jug, has been found in the garden of Greatford since the 1960s. This suggests that it was the site of a pottery works during the medieval period. Prehistoric flint flakes, burnt flints and other medieval finds have also been found.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF72SW
Civil Parish	GRIMSTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Apparent production site for Grimston ware but no kiln found.

1964.
Medieval sherds and kiln debris.

1970 to 1972.
Complete medieval jug found, (S1).

1974, 1981, 1982, 1984.
Finds of masses of medieval sherds including wasters.

1985. Stray Find.
From area of extensions to 'Great Ford' when footings dug out:
Large medieval pottery sherd shaped like neck of an amphora - possibly the base of a large lamp or kiln stand.
See drawing (S2).
Donated to King's Lynn Museum (KILLM : 1988.60).
Information from (S3).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 7 June 2018.

1980s.
Medieval tile and undated lead weight (S4).
See details in file.
D. Gurney (NLA) 8 May 1996.

Before 15 November 2004.
Prehistoric flint flakes and burnt flint.
E. Darch (NLA) 27 January 2005.

Associated Sources (9)

--- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Grimston [2].
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
--- SNF5433 Serial: Council for British Archaeology Bulletin. No 11.
--- SNF60545 Unpublished Document: Robins, P. (NCM). 2004. Lithic Report.
<S1> SNF81224 Illustration: Unknown. 1972. Drawing of a medieval jug.. Paper. 1:2.
<S2> SNF91722 Illustration: James, E. M. 1972. Drawing of a medieval pottery lamp base or kiln stand. Paper. 1:1.
<S3> SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
<S4> SNF81225 Illustration: Gurney, D.. 1996. Sketch of a undated lead weight.. Paper. 1:1.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

POTTERY WORKS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Object Types (10)

BURNT FLINT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
WEIGHT (Undated)
BRICK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
KILN FURNITURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
KILN WASTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
LAMP (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WASTER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)