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Monument record TR 15 NW 605 - 16h Century Westgate Bridge (Remains of)
Summary
Watching brief on work undertaken on St. Dunstan's Bridge involving underwater excavation of river bed. At the cleared level, a large quantity of stone, brick and general debris was evident. Set within the centre of the river channel were two foundations comprising of mortared stone work.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1458 5808 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Watching brief on work undertaken on St. Dunstan's Bridge involving underwater excavation of river bed. At the cleared level, a large quantity of stone, brick and general debris was evident. Set within the centre of the river channel were two foundations comprising of mortared stone work, the remains of peir bases to the double arched bridge built in the mid 16th century.(1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, St. Dunstan's Bridge Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE8097.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8097 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. St. Dunstan's Bridge Watching Brief.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at St. Dunstan's Bridge, Westgate, Canterbury (Ref: stbw 93) (EKE5903)
Record last edited
May 7 2002 12:00AM