Thirteenth century Tyler Hill pottery, Eliot College (TR 141596) Canterbury. (1) Kilns at Tyler Mill have been excavated and observed between 1942- 1983. Over the last 40 years sporadic excavation and observation has produced evidence for an important group of medieval and later pottery and tile kilns. Finds of 12th century wasters show that pottery making was established here at an early date and it continued until at least the early 15th century. From the 13th century as well as pottery, roof-tiles, ridge tiles, drain pipes, chimney pots and many varieties of floor tiles were made, and though production of mostof these ceased after the 16th century, roof tiles were still being made in the area until the 19th century. Tyler Hill pottery has been found all over east Kent, and the floor tiles were distributed even further. (2)

<1> KAR 2 1965 34 (LD Lyle) (OS Card Reference). SKE45254.

<2> The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 139 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50016.