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Monument record TR 15 NE 2063 - Roman/Anglo-Saxon quarry pits at Ivy Lane, Canterbury
Summary
Possible Roman or Anglo-Saxon quarry pits with large quantities of slag in their fill were excavated at Ivy Lane, Canterbury in 1999.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1544 5756 (3m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible Roman or Anglo-Saxon quarry pits were excavated at Ivy Lane, Canterbury in 1999. The feature extended beyond the limits of the excavation, therefore their extents could not be determined.Large quantities of slag were associated with the fills of the pits.
Later features at the site include a large number of medieval cess and rubbish pits (TR 15 NE 1695). (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 1999, An Archaeological Evaluation at Ivy lane, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE30927.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE30927 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 1999. An Archaeological Evaluation at Ivy lane, Canterbury.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at Ivy Lane, Canterbury, 1999 (Ref: Site code: IL 99) (EKE14314)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:45AM