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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.
Location
Grid reference | TR 14660 58222 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TR15NW |
District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<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 (Unpublished document).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.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE8267 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> SKE50027 OS Card Reference: The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 65-66 (G Andrews).
- <3> SKE54702 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1998.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..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 16-21 NORTH LANE (Ref: EI 15404) (EKE4271)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2024 3:51PM