Monument record TR 16 SE 283 - Post-medieval Milner Court, Sturry

Summary

An archaeological evaluation carried out in 1999 found deposits related to the period preceeding, and during the construction of Milner Court. The deposits consisted of oyster shell, tile, and crushed gravel.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1752 6014 (33m by 19m) (5 map features)
Map sheet TR16SE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

An archaeological evaluation carried out in 1999 found deposits related to the period preceeding, and during the construction of Milner Court. Desposits and features including gravel metalling, a flint cobbled surface, pits, brick rubble, and the remains of a brick building (probably an outhouse) evidenced by two truncated wall foundations. The building is thought to have been constructed in 1790-1, following the partial demolition of Milner Court. Other features at the site include a rubbish pit or backfilled well. Deposits at the site consist of oyster shell, tile and crushed gravel. (1)


<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1999, An archaeological evaluation at the Junior King's School Sturry (Unpublished document). SKE53555.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1999. An archaeological evaluation at the Junior King's School Sturry.

Finds (6)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation, Junior Kings School, Canterbury, 1999 (EKE19962)

Record last edited

Apr 18 2024 8:36AM