10 Council Reports The finds identified phases of production that included the medieval sandy ware, medieval sandy grey ware and Colchester-type ware, thus confirming earlier finds on a large scale. Types of products found include; storage jars and jugs, cooking pots, dishes and bowls. There were also more ‘industrial’ types items, such as roof tiles, floor tiles and bricks. The medieval pottery industry of ‘Colchester-type ware’ was previously based in Middleborough and re-located to Mile End. It is considered that Colchester pottery production eventually became the most important pottery industry in Essex and this is of regional significance and of national interest. (Left) Coarse grey ware jug (Right) ‘Slip’ painted Colchester-type ware There is more to report on this Mile End ‘industry’. Many charcoal rich ‘fire-pits’ have been located and clearly link to local ceramic production (CAT Re-port 1219 refers) and another Chesterwell site has recently been excavated for which a report is being prepared. Thank you to Colchester Archaeological Trust and Mersea Homes for permission to use the reports. Pete Hewitt Myland Heritage Group
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