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Monument record TR 15 NW 2394 - Medieval walls, Blackfriars, Canterbury
Summary
Three sections of Medieval walls associated with the 13th-century monastery at Blackfriars, discovered during cabling work in Canterbury city centre.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1489 5807 (41m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of three sections of Medieval wall associated with the 13th-century monastery complex at Blackfriars, discovered during cabling work in Canterbury city centre. The walls were 'relatively well preserved' just 0.5m below the modern ground surface, and constructed from flint, chalk and dressed stone. These discoveries 'enhance the understanding of the layout of the complex'. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2012, Dark fibre duct route, Canterbury, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE51503.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE51503 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2012. Dark fibre duct route, Canterbury, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Watching Brief: Dark fibre duct routes, Canterbury, Kent (Ref: Project Code: KSDFD-WB-12) (EKE16759)
Record last edited
Sep 11 2018 11:27AM