Record ID: SOM-2B9018
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of post medieval ceramic kiln furniture dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The fragment comprises a piece of a tile setter or tile rack. It exhibits a series of incomplete parallel projections on both sides which would have held high quality tiles in place during the firing process. The fabric is a buff-red colour and exhibits occasional white silicaceous inclusions. The artefact most likely derives from the Dunster Warren brickworks. The object measures 125.71mm in length, 83.51mm maximum width, 15.26mm minimum width, 60.22mm maximum thickness, 27.34mm minimum t…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FCB176
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable ceramic kiln furniture of medieval or post medieval date. The fragment measures 70mm by 59mm by 27mm and weighs 118g. On the broken edges there are at least two former perforations which extended widthways through the block.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B5A88
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible piece of ceramic kiln furniture of unknown date. The fabric is an oxidised mid-orange with a slightly less oxidised buff-coloured core and patchily reduced mid-grey surfaces. The fabric is fairly fine with moderate fine sand and sparse iron oxide. Dimensions: 59.9mm by 39.7mm by 19.1mm Weight: 67g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.