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  • 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
  • Object name
    Brick
  • Material
    Ceramic
  • Technique
    Fired
  • Dimensions
    • Length 250 mm
    • Width 120 mm
    • Height 45 mm
  • Associated subject
    CRAFTS : clay-working
    INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION : building and construction
    Brick and tile making
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