The discovery of pottery shards could add a new dimension to Errol’s history.
Farmer Michael Gillies believes that he has found proof of the existence of a pottery workshop in the village.
Although better known for its former brickworks at Inchcoonans, according to Mr Gillies, Errol was also noted for its ceramic creations.
Now, after using a digger to excavate land at East Inchmichael Farm, he has uncovered examples of these items.
Mr Gillies said: “We came across an old garden compost heap. In it we found bits of majolica a soft earthenware ceramic and there were all these fantastic decorations on them.
“There were quite a few bits and I decided to glue them together to see what kind of dish they came from.”
While the shards got Mr Gillies wondering what else was under the ground nearby, he “fully expected” them to have been made by the better-known Staffordshire Pottery.
However he kept digging until he found a base piece with some surprising information.
Mr Gillies said: “I was astounded by what I saw because it said that it was made by James Adamson and Co, Errol Works.
“There are no records or pictures of Errol pottery made during the period the workshop was open so I am interested in finding out more.”
Attempts to discover more about the elusive James Adamson have come to a dead end, so Mr Gillies has sent photographs to the Scottish Pottery Society in Glasgow in the hope that it can shed more light.
Anyone with information is asked to call Mr Gillies on 01821 642953 or email susmic6556@aol.com (link).