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This 12th-century jug was found during excavations at Kelso Abbey in the Borders in 1975-6.

Substanially intact, the jug is missing two thirds of the rim and spout. There is a light green glaze on the handle, shoulder and neck of the jug.

Kelso Abbey was established in 1128 by a group of monks who came to Scotland from Tiron in France. The monks were granted extensive land, which brought rent and taxes to the monastery.

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• Online ID: 000-100-079-219-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEE 19
• Date: 12th century
  
• Material: Pottery
  
• Dimensions: 320 mm H x 125 mm D
  
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• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Kelso Abbey
  
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• Description: Tall globular jug missing two thirds of the rim and spout found during excavations at Kelso Abbey, 1975 - 1976
  
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