Val,
Not promoting Aurea's website (just the quickest examples I could lay my hands on) but hopefully you can see the similarities here:
http://englishceramics.com/index.php/product-category/delft/
English and Dutch Delft derives its influence from Italian maiolica (which is earlier in date), which in turn derives its influence from Hispano-Moresque wares, and that from Islamic pottery. This is maybe why Neil has picked up on the Mediterranean link. The production of tin glaze earthenware has been around for a long time.
English and Dutch Delft production starts in the late/last quarter of the 17th century so Keith is maybe correct with his dating - this could just possibly be late 17th century in date but my gut reaction remains more likely to be early to mid 18th century.
Should have said also, its part of a wall tile (not floor).
Kind Regards
Vanessa Clarke
Senior Archaeological Officer (Planning)
Environment & Sustainable Communities
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Dear Val
Looks Mediterranean to me, maybe Italy.
Cheers, Neil
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From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Val Turner
Sent: 09 June 2017 14:56
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Subject: FW: Medeval tile
A Friday afternoon question from me for the first time.
Been asked what period this is - the claim is that it may have come from an Abbey in Bedfordshire - so well off piste for here Thanks Val
Dr Val Turner
Shetland Archaeologist
Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool,
Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NY
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