Reconstructed jug from Rowden Abbey dig, 2017

During excavations in 2017 at Rowden Abbey pot shards from the 15th/ 16th century were found on the island at Rowden Abbey. The shards were put together recently using a two part epoxy resin Milliput putty by Hilary Higgot, one of the archaeology team members. A container full of sand was used to support the shards as they were put together.

The vessel is in the possession of Earnest Wainright and on display at Rowden Abbey.

Sand was used to support the shards during the reconstruction process

The reconstructed shards are similar to an Oxford ware pottery jug with glazed interior

A drawing by David Jones of Manor Farm showing the dug out pond