John Cherry

Excavations at the Longton Hall Porcelain Factory

Part II comprises a description of the kiln furniture found during the excavations which culminated in the discovery of the remains of the floors of four kilns and adjacent buildings, part of the Longton Hall porcelain factory complex in operation from 1751-60. The functions of the kiln furniture, both in protecting the porcelain wares in the kilns and in supporting them during the firing processes are also discussed.

Medieval Britain in 1976

The compilers of this summary wish to thank all those who have kindly helped them by giving information about excavations and small finds. They appeal to all who deal with excavations or antiquities of the period with which this journal is concerned to bring to their attention year by year any new finds in any part of the British Isles in order that the survey may be as complete as possible. Part I has been compiled by Leslie E. Webster and Part II by John Cherry.

Richard II, John Holland and Three Medieval Quadrants

This paper considers three horary quadrants of strikingly similar design and underlying mode of conception. Two are dated, 1398 and 1399, while the third, undated instrument can now be dated for the first time with some certainty to 1400. The parameters used in their construction are analysed, and the latitude for which they were made is elucidated. This shows that all three were made for use in London or southern England. One of the three, dated 1399, has previously been attributed to the patronage of Richard II, King of England, by virtue of the badge decorating the quadrant. The badge on the second quadrant, dated 1398, for a long time also associated with Richard II, has now been established to have been used by Richards half brother, John Holland, Duke of Exeter. The third quadrant undoubtedlybelongs to the group, but cannot be assigned to the patronage of any individual.