Object number
59/183/1-3
Description
Three handmade clay bricks from the gazebo at Caversham Court, Reading. The bricks are believed to be Tudor (1485–1603).
These three handmade clay bricks came from the gazebo at Caversham Court, Reading. They were taken from the side wall of the causeway leading to the gazebo. The bricks are believed to be Tudor (1485–1603).
Physical description
3 bricks: ceramic
Archival history
‘Bricks and Tiles’ document in accession file – ‘Site: Gazebo, Caversham Court, Reading. // No. of Bricks or Tiles: 3 // Date Removed From Site: 3.3.58. // Approximate Date: Tudor. // These bricks were taken from a side wall of the causeway leading to the Gazebo. // The upper part of the Gazebo appears to have been built in about 1625, but the lower part and the causeway may be earlier.’, MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 9 1/2 inch x 4 3/4 inch x 2 inch
Production date
1485 - 1603
Production period
Tudor
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 250 mm
- Width 120 mm
- Height 45 mm
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