Monument record TR 15 NE 2087 - Post-medieval agricultural features, Howe Barracks, Canterbury
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 1664 5789 (72m by 100m) |
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Map sheet | TR15NE |
County | KENT |
District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Post-medieval agricultural features including a ditch and post-holes were identified during a 2017 excavation at Howe Barracks, Canterbury. (1) The ditch was aligned NNW-SSE and extended across the extent of the excavated area - measuring over 93m. The feature was 1m in maximum width, and 0.28-0.5m in depth. A large number of post-holes were identified; two lines of post-holes were aligned parallel to the ditch, two further lines were aligned perpendicular to the alignment of the ditch. These features measured around 0.4m in diameter and 0.1-0.2m in depth.
A series of three large pits thought to represent quarries were identified to the south-west of the site. These were unexcavated and therefore could not be dated, but may have originated during the post-medieval or early modern period of activity at the site. Only one of the quarries was fully exposed and had a diameter of around 7.75m.
Finds associated with this phase of activity at the site include fragments of clay tobacco pipe, post-medieval pottery and ceramic building material, and animal bone.
Further undated features at the site include pits and post-holes. (1)
<1> CgMs, 2017, POST EXCAVATION ASSESSMENT FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS, Howe Barracks Littlebourne Road Canterbury Kent (Unpublished document). SKE57659.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57659 Unpublished document: CgMs. 2017. POST EXCAVATION ASSESSMENT FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS, Howe Barracks Littlebourne Road Canterbury Kent.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation at Howe Barracks, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, 2017 (Ref: Site code HBC EX 17) (EKE24708)
Record last edited
Mar 14 2025 5:23PM