Monument record TR 15 NE 1953 - Medieval drains associated with the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral

Summary

The monastic drain associated with the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral was excavated during an archaeological evaluation of the South Precincts in advance of development works regarding water management. During an excavation at the site in 2016, the remains of a medieval drain and sections of an associated post-medieval drain were identified at the site.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1507 5789 (92m by 4m) (3 map features)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

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Cathedral Water management works: Investigations within the South Precincts Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document).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Canterbury Cathedral drainage works: Excavations within the South Precincts: Interim report on archaeological works (Unpublished document).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> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2016. Canterbury Cathedral Water management works: Investigations within the South Precincts Archaeological evaluation report.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 2018. Canterbury Cathedral drainage works: Excavations within the South Precincts: Interim report on archaeological works.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation within the South Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, 2016 (Ref: Site code: CC-WMW-EV16) (EKE22491)
  • 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