Record ID: HESH-E99630
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a pottery vessel of probable medieval date. The sherd is likely to be from a relatively thin walled unglazed vessel; not enough survives to suggest the overall size or form; but the fabric of the vessel would suggest a functional utilitarian use such as a storage jar. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white and rose quartz, and frequent inclusions of grog. The fabric is a mid orange colour; the outside surface is abraded and slightly burnished. The inner surface has a grey concreted layer present; this does not…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Sunday 2nd October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-973723
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a large substantial thin walled cooking pot or storage jar probably dating from the late 14th century (1300-1400 AD). The fabric is a very hard over fired or burnt earthen ware which is very shiny. The fabric colour is mid-brown black with small rounded inclusions. The outer and inner surfaces of the sherd are a mid-dark brown / black colour. The outer surface may have been slightly burnished. There is no glaze present. From the rim of the sherd a diameter for the pot can be estimated, this would be approximately 26cm. The over firing is probably due to the sherd or pot be…
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.