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HER Number:MDV133944
Name:Findspot of a pottery sherd, Lyford

Summary

Single pottery sherd (late 15th to early 16th century) probably from a local, South Dartmoor kiln found in garden. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 51 84
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLydford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLAMERTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-83B3C6

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XV to XVI - 1450 AD (Between) to 1550 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-83B3C6 (Website). SDV365320.

Single pottery sherd, probably from a local, South Dartmoor kiln. It is worn, with a green-yellow glaze. Exeter Archaeology have carried out archaeological investigations in this area (Devon Archaeological Society Proceedings, No. ). The sherd is late 15th to early 16th century.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-83B3C6. [Mapped feature: #140212 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8096 - SHERD (XV to XVI - 1450 AD to 1550 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 28 2023 11:38AM