Monument record TR 15 NW 619 - ?medieval plague cemetery/Roman cemetery, North Lane, Canterbury

Summary

A rapid salvage excavation took place in April 1978 at 16-21 North Lane, Canterbury. In addition to the discovery of a Roman kiln, a small number of medieval burials were recorded, interpreted as a possible plague cemetery. The burials have later been reinterpreted as probable Roman burials.

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Grid reference TR 14660 58222 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR15NW
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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<1> Bennett, P., 1979, Some Minor Excavations Undertaken by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1977-78: Excavations at 16-21 North Lane, Canterbury, Arch Cant 94 1978 165-173 (P Bennett) (Article in serial). SKE8267.

<2> The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 65-66 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50027.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, North Lane/Station Road West, Canterbury, proposed residential development: archaeological study and impact mitigation assessment/Report No 1998/12. (Unpublished document). SKE54702.

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  • <1> Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1979. Some Minor Excavations Undertaken by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1977-78: Excavations at 16-21 North Lane, Canterbury. XCIV pages 165-173. Arch Cant 94 1978 165-173 (P Bennett).
  • <2> OS Card Reference: The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 65-66 (G Andrews).
  • <3> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1998. North Lane/Station Road West, Canterbury, proposed residential development: archaeological study and impact mitigation assessment/Report No 1998/12..

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  • Intrusive Event: 16-21 NORTH LANE (Ref: EI 15404) (EKE4271)

Record last edited

Apr 30 2024 3:51PM