Monument record TR 15 NW 2466 - Roman inhumation burials, Station Road West, Canterbury

Summary

Archaeological excavation carried out in 2012 found evidence of 1st/2nd brickearth quarry pits and other ditches followed by the use of the site as an inhumation cemetery, probably in the 4th century. 14 graves (13 burials) were found, part of the wider cemetery found in the area.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1451 5819 (21m by 12m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2013, 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, post-excavation assessment report (Unpublished document). SKE52397.

<2> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2013, Station Road West: Stratigraphic Analysis (Unpublished document). SKE53380.

<3> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2013, 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, Interim Archaeological Report February 2013 (Unpublished document). SKE52396.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2013. 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, post-excavation assessment report.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2013. Station Road West: Stratigraphic Analysis.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2013. 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, Interim Archaeological Report February 2013.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation of land from 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury (EKE18668)
  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation, 6-8 Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, (EKE20303)

Record last edited

Jan 15 2021 12:18PM