The site at Colstoun in East Lothian is still the only excavated Scottish White Gritty Ware production site. This paper reviews all of the work that has taken place at this site from the discovery of the first kilns in 1939 through to the most recent work at the site in 2000 which included the first archaeomagnetic date for one of the kilns. Some consideration is given to what historical evidence exists regarding the site and the products and firing technology are discussed. In conclusion Colstoun’s place in Scottish ceramic studies is discussed and future research priorities suggested.
Excavations at the Pottery Production Centre of Coulston, East Lothian 1939, 1969, 1971, 1977 and 1999/2000
14 May 2025