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Monument record TR 15 NW 2654 - Anglo-Saxon/medieval pits and post-holes at Rhodaus Town, Canterbury
Summary
Anglo-Saxon - medieval pits and post-holes were excavated at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury during a strip, map, and sample excavation in 2019 and at an adjacent site in 2015-2016. The features included a possible grubenhaus, domestic refuse pits, industrial waste pits, a series of miscellaneous features (animal scrapes and tree bowls), and post-holes.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1496 5730 (60m by 57m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- RUBBISH PIT (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? (About) to 1539 AD? (About))
- POST HOLE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? (About) to 1539 AD? (About))
- GRUBENHAUS? (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? (About) to 925 AD? (About))
- STAKE HOLE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? (About) to 925 AD? (About))
- FURNACE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? (About) to 925 AD? (About))
- FORGE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? (About) to 925 AD? (About))
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 2021, 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RJ: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE55692.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2017, Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RH, Post-Excavation Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE52730.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE55692 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 2021. 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RJ: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.
- <2> SKE52730 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2017. Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RH, Post-Excavation Assessment.
Finds (11)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- PLANT REMAINS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- DAUB (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- PEG TILE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- SLAG (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 1065 AD?)
- HAMMERSCALE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 1065 AD?)
- NAIL (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- HOB NAIL (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- BARLEY GRAIN (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? to 925 AD?)
- METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 625 AD? to 925 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological watching brief at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, 2019 (Ref: Project Code: RTC EX 19) (EKE22651)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, 2019 (Ref: Project Code: RTC EX 19) (EKE22650)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, 2015-2016 (Ref: Project Code: EX PGC 15) (EKE22788)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:42AM