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Monument record TR 14 NW 123 - Child's skeleton within a brick-lined vault, Sheepcourt Farm
Summary
In 1878 the Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated an 18th century brick-lined vault at Sheepcourt Farm. The bones of a child were found but no explanation could be found for why the burial was not in a churchyard.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1190 4710 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In 1878 the Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated an 18th century brick-lined vault at Sheepcourt Farm. The bones of a child were found but no explanation could be found for why the burial was not in a churchyard.(1)
<1> Arch Cant 94 1978 278 (T Tatton-Brown) (OS Card Reference). SKE36197.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE36197 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 94 1978 278 (T Tatton-Brown).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Sheepcourt Farm, 1978 (EKE20933)
Record last edited
Sep 14 2021 2:35PM