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Monument record TR 15 NE 1890 - Possible medieval cess tank or sewer, Lady Wootton's Green
Summary
An archaeological evaluation carried out at The Almonry in 2012 found what may have been a medieval cess tank or sewer in a borehole.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1535 5787 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation carried out at The Almonry in 2012 found what may have been a medieval cess tank or sewer in a borehole. The evidence consisted of cess material with a chalk block, perhaps from a lining, c. 2.7 to 2.9 m below ground level (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2013, Almonry House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury, Archaeological Evaluation and Watching-Brief Report on Geotechnicall Augering (Unpublished document). SKE52860.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52860 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2013. Almonry House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury, Archaeological Evaluation and Watching-Brief Report on Geotechnicall Augering.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Almonry House, Lady Wootton's Green, Evaluation, 2012 (Ref: Project Code: LWG-EV-12) (EKE20421)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2021 9:58AM