Glassworks, Eccleshall, (2)
Crucibles, for melting a sand and ash mixture.
These remains of Tudor glassworks were found in Bishop's Wood in the 1930s. Although heavily restored, they are one of the most complete examples of ...
Glassworks, Eccleshall, (3)
This hut was constructed over the glassworks, to help protect the remains. However, it was found to actually be causing damage and was later removed.
These remains of Tudor glassworks were found in ...
Glassworks, Eccleshall, (4)
The furnace.
These remains of Tudor glassworks were found in Bishop's Wood in the 1930s. Although heavily restored, they are one of the most complete examples of a sixteenth century glassworks in ...
Hanbury Church - Barrow: drawing
'Sketch of a barrow at N.W. end of Hanbury Ridge.' Showing the circle about 27 feet in diameter on a hill top, drawn in relation to Hanbury Church. A plan and section labelled 'Flat topped Barrow on ...
Holditch Roman settlement excavation, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Archaeologists and voluteers are seen here in the process of excavating the Holditch Roman settlement. Roman pottery was discovered during the building of a factory on the site of Holditch Farm and this ...
Hulton Abbey
The ruins of Hulton Abbey in the grounds of Carmountside Junior High School located at the junction of Leek Road and Woodhead Road. The Medieval Cistercian Hulton Abbey was consecrated in 1223 but following ...
Ice house, Trentham
This view shows the remains of a Georgian ice house close to Trentham Lake.
During 2016, the Trentham Estate was carrying out a project to re-discover the landscape that Lancelot “Capability” Brown ...
Letocetum Roman Site, Wall
A reconstruction of the Roman bath house and hostel at Wall, drawn by Claire Thorne.
Letocetum was an important military staging post and settlement on Watling Street (the modern A5) and is sited close ...
Letocetum Roman site, Wall
A reconstruction of the Roman hostel (in front) and bath house at Wall drawn by Ivan Lapper.
Letocetum was an important military staging post and settlement on Watling Street (the modern A5) and is ...
Letocetum Roman Site, Wall
An excavated building, showing the remains of a hypocaust (under floor heating) system.
Letocetum was an important military staging post and settlement on Watling Street (the modern A5) and is sited ...
Letocetum Roman site, Wall
An aerial view showing the remains of the Roman bath house (nearest the camera) and mansio or hostel beyond.
Letocetum was an important military staging post and settlement on Watling Street (the modern ...
Levelling the cricket field, the Hough, Stafford
Stafford Cricket and Hockey Club members levelling the cricket field at the Hough, Stafford. They are using a tip wagon on a set of rails to move soil. Fifth from left is W.H. Twigg.
Outline of St. Bertelin's Chapel, Stafford,
St. Bertelin's Chapel was dedicated to an eighth century Anglo-Saxon saint, who had chosen Stafford for his hermitage. The wooden chapel was replaced by a stone one on the same site in the eleventh century.
St. ...
Pipehill - Military barricade: water colour drawing
'Antient (sic) Military Barricade at Pipe Hill.' Showing a scale drawing of the barricade and a ground plan showing the position of the barricade. It is believed to be the remains of a Roman boundary ...
Pomona Inn Excavations, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Start of archaeological excavations at the Pomona Pottery Site on Lower Street.
This is the moment where they discovered a Georgian well in the Landlord's living room.
Pomona Mug
The Pomona Pottery Collection was given the name after being excavated from a site near The Pomona Inn in 1967.
The excavation of the site unearthed thousands of small ‘wasters’ (discarded ceramic ...
Pomona Teapot
The Pomona Pottery Collection was given the name after being excavated from a site near The Pomona Inn in 1967.
The excavation of the site unearthed thousands of small ‘wasters’ (discarded ceramic ...
Reconstruction of Acton Trussell in Medieval Times
Based on map and documentary research combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the medieval manor of Acton Trussell circa 1300. The church and the manor house (now ...