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Findspot record TR 15 NW 2605 - ?Roman skull fragment excavated at land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury
Summary
A fragment of human skull possibly dating to the Roman period was excavated at land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury, in 2017.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1455 5819 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
A fragment of human skull possibly dating to the Roman period was excavated at land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury, in 2017. The fragment was redeposited in a later layer/feature; however, its presence suggests that there may be Roman inhumation burials in the nearby area.
The same site provided evidence for Roman archaeology in the form of road metallings (TR 15 NW 2604), with Roman occupational activity present in the local area (1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2017, Land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, St Dunstan’s Street and Kirby’s Lane, Canterbury Kent Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE52780.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52780 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2017. Land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, St Dunstan’s Street and Kirby’s Lane, Canterbury Kent Archaeological evaluation report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation of Land to the rear of the Falstaff Hotel, St Dunstan’s Street and Kirby’s Lane (Ref: EV-FHC-17) (EKE22508)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:38AM