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Monument record TR 15 NE 379 - Late Iron Age/early Roman activity Near Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street, Canterbury
Summary
An initial evaluation excavation led to a full excavation of the site at 'Diocesan House,' 26 Broad St, Canterbury for deep new foundations for office block extension. The earliest deposit was a late Iron Age/early Roman agricultural soil cut by an east-west ditch, 0.43m at its deepest, possibly a boundary marker. (1-2)
Additionally five pits and several post-holes were also dated to this period.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1531 5788 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Arch. Cant. 1993, 'Interim Report on Work Carried Out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Diocesan House Evaluation Excavation (Unpublished document). SKE8156.
<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street Canterbury, Evaluation & Excavation April & October 1992 (Unpublished document). SKE8294.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Arch. Cant. 1993, 'Interim Report on Work Carried Out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.
- <2> SKE8156 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. Diocesan House Evaluation Excavation.
- <3> SKE8294 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street Canterbury, Evaluation & Excavation April & October 1992.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation Excavation at Diocesan House, Canterbury (Ref: CAT Site Code: DH92) (EKE5933)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Diocesan House, Canterbury (Ref: DH92) (EKE6020)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2024 10:53AM