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Monument record TR 15 NE 2074 - ?Second World War bunker, St Martin's Priory, Canterbury
Summary
Possible evidence for the construction pit of a Second World War bunker, was excavated at St Martin's Priory, Canterbury during an evaluation in 1999. Location approximate based on probable location of the bunker.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1592 5778 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Evidence for the construction pit of a Second World War bunker, was excavated at St Martin's Priory, Canterbury during an evaluation in 1999. Dump deposits in one of the trenches have been interpreted as evidence for the accumulation of spoil as a result of digging out a construction pit for the bunker. The bunker is thought to lie to the North East of the site. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2000, Archaeological assessment and evaluation in the Grounds of St Martin's Priory, Canterbury. (Unpublished document). SKE54758.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE54758 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2000. Archaeological assessment and evaluation in the Grounds of St Martin's Priory, Canterbury..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at St Martin's Priory, Canterbury, 1999 (Ref: Site code: SMP99) (EKE21435)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:47AM