Element record MNT26997 - Medieval pottery from test pits at Chesterfield Arms, Bingham
Summary
Medieval pottery from test pits dug in the lawn at the back of the Chesterfield Arms, Bingham by BHTA.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 70631 39909 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK73NW |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | Bingham, Rushcliffe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Various types of Medieval pottery found in test pits at the Chesterfield Arms. Types include Stamford Ware (1050-1230AD), Nottingham Light-bodied Green Glaze Ware (1220-1320AD), Nottingham Light-bodied Gritty Ware (1380-1480), Midland Purple (1380-1600). No Nottingham Splashed Ware but there was a poorer type of pot possibly indicating low status in the 12th century.(1)
<1> Bingham Heritage Trails Association, 2017, Discovering Bingham (June 2017) (Article in serial). SNT4716.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT4716 Article in serial: Bingham Heritage Trails Association. 2017. Discovering Bingham (June 2017). Chesterfield Arms Pits. 56.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 9 2017 2:59PM
