Monument record MDO19883 - 17th century pottery workshop; Sherborne School library, Abbey Road, Sherborne
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Summary
The area of the library appears to have been used as a pottery in the 17th century with a cobbled stone floor, fire blackened in places, and post-holes for potters’ furniture. Many sherds of pottery, some possibly wasters were also found.
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Full Description
The Archaeological Society of Sherborne School undertook an excavation during the winter of 1967-8 in the interior south ground floor room of the School library. The discovery of dry rot had led to the floor being removed.
Excavation revealed that the area of the library appears to have been used as a pottery in the 17th century with a cobbled stone floor, fire blackened in places, and post-holes for potters’ furniture. Many sherds of pottery, some possibly wasters were also found. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10316 Article in serial: Gibb, J H P. 1975. The Anglo-Saxon Cathedral at Sherborne; Archaeological Journal. 132.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 63763 16505 (14m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Oct 29 2014 12:39PM