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Monument record TR 15 NW 2442 - Remains of earlier gateway, Christ Church Gate
Summary
In 2010/2011 an archaeological excavation carried out during works at Christ Church Gate found evidence of what may have been the foundations of a gate known to have stood in 1202 as well as the foundations of the modern gate (1520).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1498 5785 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In 2010/2011 an archaeological excavation carried out during works at Christ Church Gate found evidence of what may have been the foundations of a gate (although this identification is not certain and it is possible it could be part of the precinct wall) known to have stood in 1202 as well as the foundations of the modern gate (1520). (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2012, Christ Church Gate, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, Excavation report (Unpublished document). SKE51474.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2009, CHRIST CHURCH GATE, CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL A DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT (Unpublished document). SKE52521.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation at Christ Church Gate, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, 2011 (Ref: 2012/26) (EKE16742)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment, Christ Chuch Gate, 2009 (EKE19940)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 4:22PM