Gerrard, C. M., ed. (2004). Excavations at Hulton Abbey, Staffordshire. Leeds: Maney Publishing.

Title:

Excavations at Hulton Abbey, Staffordshire

Subtitle:

1987--1994

Series:

Society for Medieval Archaeology Monograph Series

Volume:

Number of Pages:

214

Publication Type:

Monograph Chapter (in Series)

Abstract:

Hulton Abbey was a minor Cistercian monastery in north Staffordshire, founded in 1219 and finally dissolved in 1538. This is the final report on the archaeological excavations undertaken there between 1987 and 1994. In particular, the chapter house was uncovered and re-assessed and the eastern part of the church and north aisle were completely excavated, together with the eastern half of the nave. The excavations are described by area and chronological phase with detailed specialist reports including architectural stonework and decorated floor tiles. An extensive programme of sampling and analysis of pollen remains from burials was also completed. The remains of ninety-one individuals, mainly men but also women and children, are reported on in detail, with sections on abnormalities and pathology as well as medieval burial goods such as a wax chalice and wooden wands. Comparisons with other published monastic sites in the region help to place Hulton into a wider context. An important element of the project was education and community involvement and today the site lies in a small urban park in Stoke-on-Trent. Includes French and Spanish summaries, and specialist reports on

Author:

William D Klemperer
Noel Boothroyd

Editor:

Christopher M Gerrard

Publisher:

Maney Publishing

Year of Publication:

2004

ISBN:

1 904350 30 05

Source:

BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))

Relations:

URI:	http://www.medievalarchaeology.org/

Created Date:

25 May 2006

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Chapter Title	Author / Editor	Page Start/End
1.1: The Cistercians	William D Klemperer	1 - 2
1.2: Monasticism in Staffordshire	Noel Boothroyd	2
1.3: The history of Hulton Abbey	William D Klemperer	2 - 5
1.4: Carmountside Farm to 1884	A Nicholls	6 - 8
1.5: The re-discovery of the site and excavations after...	William D Klemperer A Nicholls	8 - 11
2: The excavations 1987--94	William D Klemperer	13 - 68
Structural evidence, 3.1: Introduction	William D Klemperer	69
3.2: The architecture and worked stones	Richard Morris	69 - 86
3:3: Bricks	Noel Boothroyd	86 - 87
3.4: Nails	Noel Boothroyd	87
3.5: Mortar and plaster analysis	Graham C Morgan	87 - 88
3.6: Ceramic floor tiles	Noel Boothroyd G Craddock	88 - 99
3.7: Analysis of selected tiles and clays by ICPS	Michael J Hughes	99 - 102
3.8: Medieval window materials	Noel Boothroyd	102 - 105
3.9: Roofing material: stone roof tiles	C Goodwin	105 - 108
3.9: Roofing material: ceramic roof tiles	Noel Boothroyd W Carter	106 - 111
3.9: Roofing material: roofing lead	Noel Boothroyd	111 - 113
4.1: Human bones	Sue Browne	115 - 128
5: Environmental evidence: 5.1: Introduction	William D Klemperer	135
5.2: Pollen analysis from SK 50004--50010, south transe...	Frank M Chambers	135 - 138
5.3: Pollen and macrofossil remains from SK 50001 and 5...	B Moffat	138 - 142
5.4: Three further pollen samples	J R A Greig	142
5.5: Analysis of charred and waterlogged plant remains ...	Lisa Moffett	142 - 144
5.6: Overview	Elizabeth Pearson	144 - 145
5.7: Small bones from samples	Umberto Albarella	145 - 146
5.8: Large mammal bones and bird bones	Alan K Outram	146 - 147
6: Finds; 6.1: Introduction	Noel Boothroyd	149 - 151
6.2: Medieval finds	Noel Boothroyd	152 - 169
6.2: Medieval finds: Shoes	Q Mold	156 - 158
6.3: Medieval pottery	D Klemperer	169 - 177
6.4: Post-medieval finds	Noel Boothroyd	177 - 184
6.4: Post-medieval finds: manufacturing waste: leather	Q Mold	182
6.5: Post-medieval pottery	Jonathan Goodwin	184 - 185
6.6: Prehistoric flint tools	A Ford	185 - 186
6.7: Analysis of the wax chalice and seal	D R Morgan H Morris N Oldham William D Klemperer	186 - 187