Sussex Archaeological Collections: Relating to the history and antiquities of the counties of East and West Sussex
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Archaeological investigations at the former East Grinstead Pottery works, Garland Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex
by DYLAN HOPKINSON
with contributions by Luke Barber and Sarah Porteus
Archaeological investigations at the former site of Rentokil House, Garland Road, East Grinstead revealed surviving structural elements of the East Grinstead Pottery works which was established in 1855 and demolished in 1971. The structures identified represent the foundations of the Pottery workshop, including the foundations of the bottle kiln and an extensive yard area with discrete brick-laid flooring around a circular brick-built clay-processing feature. An associated assemblage, including red earthenware products of the Pottery, consisted of flowerpots, large jars, bowls and dishes, which evidence the utilitarian vessels produced during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The excavated assemblage was compared to the collection of vessels previously collected from the Pottery works and housed at East Grinstead Museum, which has helped to refine the product range, especially towards the end of production.
