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Located in the area of Wat Pra Prang (Channasut), Maenam Noi
Kiln (or Kiln of the river Noi) is on the address Moo7, Ban Koak
Mor, Tambon Chueang Klad, Amphoe Bang Rachan, Sing Buri. It has
been the ancient monastery since the old times. Therefore, if
the visitors stop by here, they can tour both the temple, and
the kilns, which is really worth for tourists who love history
and religion.
Maenam Noi Kilns can be found along 2
-kilometer bank of Maenam Noi river. They are consequently
called Maenam Noi Kilns. All of them consists of more than 200
kilns, some has been dilapidated as time passes, some has been
destroyed with unawareness of the authority who irrigated the
canal and built up the roads passing this area. According to the
historical evidence, it is believed that Maenam Noi Kilns were
built during the reign of King named “Pra Nakarin Racha”. There
are 2 assumptions regarding the potter; firstly, it could be a
Chinese potter who evacuated from his homeland and settled
around here, and secondly, it could be a potter from Muang
Sukhothai. Products derived from Maenam Noi are, for example,
earthen sturdy four-legged jar, mortar, jar, jar with short
neck, jar with short neck, earthenware steamer, lid,
architectural accessories, and different sizes of earthen
bullets, etc. Apart from antique earthenware found in the area,
there has been reports about a lot of earthenware found in
historical sites, and shipwreck spots around the world that are
assumed to be made in Maenam Noi as well. This indicates that in
the old times, Maenam Noi Kilns had reached its glorious age
that it became the largest earthenware production source in the
region. However, it was later deserted. Its abandonment was
assumed to be the influence of war with Burma army. When all
local people gathered to defend and fought against the enemies
at Bang Rachan village, and were taken as their hostages after
Ayutthaya was defeated for the 2nd time.
Nowadays,
Department of Fine Arts has already built Maenam Boi Kiln
Museum. The museum comprises two connected buildings. The first
building has an open vast space that covers 2 kilns, the ground
around the kilns were lifted for visitors to walk . Along the
pathway, there is an exhibition for giving a brief information
(both in Thai & English) regarding Maenam Noi kilns. The second
building displays replicas of Maenam Noi kilns and some examples
of earthenware found in this area. If interested in viewing
additional earthenware, visitors can ask for seeing a collection
which is kept in the dwelling of the chief abbot of Wat Pra
Prang.
Transportation: Go along the route Sing Buri-Bang
Rachan-San Buri around 16 kilometers. The site is 1 kilometer
away from Channasut Market. There is a bus no. 605 (Route:Sing
Buri-San Buri) that passes the destination. |
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100.27092 E |
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