ASSEMBLAGE

A small assemblage of medieval and post medieval ceramic vessel pottery and building material sherds comprising: a) 2 rims, 2 body sherds and one base fragment of a shell tempered ware, probably dating to the eleventh or twelfth centuries AD. The fabric is grey in colour and smooth with numerous shell inclusions. b)7 rims, 39 bodies and 2 bases of a coarse grey ware probably dating to the medieval period. The fabric contains numerous rounded quartz and mica inclusions giving the surface of the sherds a mottled and dimpled appearance. c)3 rims, 3 bodies and one base of an oxidised fabric, again probably dating to the medieval period. d) 1 incomplete handle from a later medieval glazed jug. The fabric is oxidised with some rounded quartz or mica inclusions. Remnants of a red/brown glaze are visible. e) 4 body sherds with decoration of medieval date. The fabric is grey and contains numerous rounded quartz and mica inclusions giving the surface of the sherds a mottled and dimpled appearance. The decoration comprises applied thumbed cordons and incised patterns. f)3 body sherds and 1 base sherd of early post medieval stone ware. g)4 fragments of undated ceramic building material.