Slideshow of archaeological finds in the Orchard on Apple Day 2014 and in the allotments.
All these bits and pieces help to tell the story of Bridport.
Photo 1:
19th and 20th century pieces of transfer printed pottery and some 18th to 19th century pottery from Verwood in East Dorset.
The oldest finds were a few pieces of medieval pottery. One is from a glazed jug, probably 13th century, and two pieces of cooking pot or jar of about the same age.
19th and 20th century pieces of transfer printed pottery and some 18th to 19th century pottery from Verwood in East Dorset.
The oldest finds were a few pieces of medieval pottery. One is from a glazed jug, probably 13th century, and two pieces of cooking pot or jar of about the same age.
Photo 2: fragments of clay tobacco pipe including part of a bowl made by John or James Skeines between 1830 and 1875 in either Southampton or Salisbury.
Photo 3: part of a Dr. Roberts of Bridport ointment pot.
Photo 4: A piece of white salt glazed stoneware bowl with blue decoration that was made between about 1720 to 1770
Photo 5: Part of a slipware dish, probably made in south Somerset in the 17th or 18th centuries