Monument record TR 15 NW 618 - Post-Medieval Tannery Pits (Site of)

Summary

A series of large tanning pits cut through a demolished medieval-post medieval tannery (TR 15 NW 481). The pits were plank lined, their lower fill comprised of silver birch and oak bark. They were backfilled in the early 18th century and contained many fragments of worked leather, shoes and boots.

Location

Grid reference TR 1469 5824 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR15NW
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Blockley, P., 1985, Interim Report on Work in 1984 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust: 7 46 North Lane, Arch Cant 101 1984 289-90 plan (P Blockley) (Article in serial). SKE8266.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Blockley, P.. 1985. Interim Report on Work in 1984 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust: 7 46 North Lane. Vol CI pages 289 - 290. Arch Cant 101 1984 289-90 plan (P Blockley).

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at 46 North Lane, Canterbury (EKE6005)

Record last edited

Aug 29 2002 1:12AM