Monument record TR 15 NW 612 - Roman road (possibly Stone Street), Canterbury

Summary

Evaluation prior to residential development. Work uncovered medieval pits and boundary ditch and Roman street metalling. This surface lies on or near the projected course of Stone Street. To the north the deposit has been cut away and to the west removed by modern buildings. It was not excavated but the metalling consists of 95% rounded flints, tile and some chalk lumps and was no more than 10cm thick. No evidence was found of the burial area (Tr 15 NW 464) found in this area and to the north in the 19th and mid 20th century.

Location

Grid reference TR 1451 5725 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR15NW
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Archaeological Evaluation at 7-8 Gordon Road, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE8254.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1997. Archaeological Evaluation at 7-8 Gordon Road, Canterbury.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 9 2024 4:14PM