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Monument record TR 15 NE 1952 - Medieval burials associated with the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral
Summary
The burials associated with the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral were excavated as part of an archaeological evaluation comprising 8 evaluation pits. Graves were excavated in pits 4, 8, and 9, and comprised 3 graves and 3 probable graves.
102 further graves (containing 91 skeletons) were identified at the site during an excavation in 2016-2017.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1506 5789 (108m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2016, Canterbury Cathedral Water management works: Investigations within the South Precincts Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE52681.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 2018, Canterbury Cathedral drainage works: Excavations within the South Precincts: Interim report on archaeological works (Unpublished document). SKE56177.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE52681 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2016. Canterbury Cathedral Water management works: Investigations within the South Precincts Archaeological evaluation report.
- <2> SKE56177 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 2018. Canterbury Cathedral drainage works: Excavations within the South Precincts: Interim report on archaeological works.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation within the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, 2016 (Ref: Site code: CC-WMW-EV16) (EKE22491)
- Intrusive Event: Borehole survey at the South Precincts, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, 2016-2017 (Ref: Project Code: CC-WMW-EX16) (EKE23206)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations at the South Precincts, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, 2016-2017 (Ref: Project Code: CC-WMW-EX16) (EKE23204)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:37AM