For this ware see the important articles by Simpson (1952), Webster (1975), and Marsh (1979), plus the discussion by Tyers (1996, 69) and Dickinson's comments (1994b). Webster (1996, 100, Fig. 67) illustrates two examples of decorated vessels and provides further references. For fabric and other details see Tomber and Dore (1998, 186).
Dickinson notes: "The distribution of this pottery is confined mainly to Sussex, Hertfordshire and Essex, but occurrences are also known from Surrey, Norfolk (twice) and London, with one example as far afield as Sea Mills in Gloucestershire" (Dickinson forthcoming). At least two potters were evidently active at this workshop.
This catalogue lists the occurrence of items from this source recorded by the author in the course of the study. Whilst the distribution of this ware in Britain was not researched exhaustively it is hoped that this detailed list will be a useful resource.
Paul Tyers has mapped a distribution of this ware in Britain. Dr Tyers had recorded 9 sites in Britain with this ware as at Feb. 2003
Atkinson forthcoming.
Dickinson forthcoming.
Site type: Smaller centre.
Sherds from 3 vessels occur in the following forms:
Dickinson forthcoming.
Present.
Frere, S.S. 1984. Verulamium Excavations. Vol. II1, Oxford University Committee for Archaeology Monograph 1, Oxford University Committee for Archaeology, Oxford.
Dickinson, B.M. 1984. The potters' stamps, in S.S. Frere, Verulamium Excavations. Vol. II1, Oxford University Committee for Archaeology Monograph 1, Oxford University Committee for Archaeology, Oxford, 175-80.
The following item is reported:
(SLAEC) Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee 1978. Southwark Excavations 1972-1974, London and Middlesex Archaeological Society and Surrey Archaeological Society Joint Publication 1, London.
Site type: Major civil centre.
A Drag. 37 thought to be probably British and potentially of this particular source was represented in a pit fill context dated to c. AD 160-200 (Fig. 143 No. 142). A base is represented with a vestige of decoration. The item is dated to c. AD 120-150, in other words consistent with the dating of the Aldgate-Pulborough potter.
The pit, F 29, received potentially structured deposits at this time. [Identification JB, BRH & GDM].
See also for London article by Marsh cited above.
O'Connell, M.G. and Bird, J. 1994. The Roman temple at Wanborough, excavation 1985-1986, Surrey Archaeological Collections 82.
Dickinson, B.M. 1994b. Potter's stamps on samian ware, in M.G. O'Connell and J. Bird, The Roman temple at Wanborough, excavation 1985-1986, Surrey Archaeological Collections 82, 137-8.
Present.
Luke, M. and Wells, J. 2000. New evidence for the origins, development and internal morphology of the Roman roadside settlement at Alfoldean, Sussex Archaeological Collections 138, 75-101.
Bird, J. 2000a. Samian ware, in M. Luke, and J. Wells, New evidence for the origins, development and internal morphology of the Roman roadside settlement at Alfoldean, Sussex Archaeological Collections 138, 75-101, microfiche M19-21.
Site type: Roadside settlement.
Several items are reported by Bird; some are illustrated.
These items are dated Trajanic-Hadrianic. [Identification JB].
Rudkin, D.J. 1986. The excavation of a Romano-British site by Chichester Harbour, Fishbourne, Sussex Archaeological Collections 124, 51-77.
Dannell, G.B. 1986b. Samian pottery, in D.J. Rudkin, The excavation of a Romano-British site by Chichester Harbour, Fishbourne, Sussex Archaeological Collections 124, (51-77), 65.
Site type: Rural.
Two items potentially the products of the Aldgate-Pulborough potter were recovered amongst a small group of samian sherds from the works. [Identification GBD].
Moulds, together with sherds from plain and decorated types in the style have been recovered.