Ford, D. D. (1998). A Late Saxon Pottery Industry in Staffordshire: A Review. Medieval Ceramics Volume 22-23: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group. Vol 22-23, London: Medieval Pottery Research Group. pp. 11-36. https://doi.org/10.5284/1106170. Cite this via datacite

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Title:		 A Late Saxon Pottery Industry in Staffordshire: A Review
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Issue:		 Medieval Ceramics Volume 22-23: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group
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Series:		 Medieval Ceramics: Journal of the Medieval Ceramics Research Group
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Volume:		 22-23
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Page Start/End:		 11 - 36
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Abstract:		 This paper is a review of pottery production in Staffordshire during the late 9th- to 11th-century. It is based on a lecture given at the Medieval Pottery Research Group conference in London in May 1998. Within Staffordshire the main type of pottery of the Late Saxon period is Stafford-type ware. Stafford is the only place where evidence for its production has been found – almost a metric tonne of pottery and the remains of four kilns and their associated pits and structures. However, Stafford-type ware was first characterised in Chester, and is known by other names: Chester ware, Chester-type ware, Stafford ware and West Midlands early medieval ware. The variety of names may cause confusion and it has never been confirmed that they all apply to pottery made at the same production source. These issues are not addressed here. Until the industry has been fully researched archaeologists should be wary of applying undue significance to the identification and dating of a Stafford-type/Chester-type/West Midlands early medieval sherd. The pottery produced in Stafford has a sandy, hard-fired fabric. Small jars and bowls with convex bases were the main forms. Large jars, pedestal cups, lamps and bowls with socketed handles also occur. The vessels show a range of techniques of manufacture and finish; some are decorated. Stafford-type ware was well-made, but there are variations in quality and finish.
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Author:		 Debbie D Ford
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Publisher:		 Medieval Pottery Research Group
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Year of Publication:		 1998
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Medieval
Pottery
Late Saxon
Industry
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Created Date:		 18 Apr 2023