Monument record BSE 776 - 40 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds

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Summary

2011 (reported 2025) Large assemblage of Pmed (likely C18) clay pipe stems and pipe bowls found during kithcen rennovation. Location of former kiln.

Location

Grid reference	TL 8530 6384 (point)
Map sheet	TL86SE
Civil Parish	BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

CLAY PIPE KILN (Demolished, 18th century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)

Full Description

2011 (reported 2025) Large assemblage of Pmed (likely C18) clay pipe stems and pipe bowls found during kitchen rennovation. Location of former kiln as furniture and wasters found, also wig curlers, (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

<S1> SSF62432 Photograph: Cutler, H.. Email and site visit 2025.

Finds (2)

FSF57120: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (18th century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
FSF57121: WIG CURLER (18th century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)

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None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Interpretation: Site visit to 40 Guildhall Street , Bury St Edmunds (Ref: HJC) (ESF30714)

Record last edited

Oct 3 2025 10:42AM