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Monument record TR 15 NE 419 - Late Medieval or Post-Medieval Pits Near Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street, Canterbury
Summary
Two pits containing pottery dated to the early 16th century and possibly date to the Dissolution. Two excavations carried out in 1992 at 'Diocesan House,' 26 Broad St, Canterbury for deep new foundations for office block extension. At the end of the early medieval period the site was again covered with horticultural soil. Essentially the area seems to have been used as a rubbish and cess disposal area by St. Augustine’s Almonry and nearby dwellings. From three pits excavated an extensive ceramics assemblage was recovered. Included in this was a rare example of a decorated stove tile of German provenance.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 15329 57909 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Arch. Cant. 1993, 'Interim Report on Work Carried Out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Diocesan House Evaluation Excavation (Unpublished document). SKE8156.
<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street Canterbury, Evaluation & Excavation April & October 1992 (Unpublished document). SKE8294.
<4> Cotter, J., 1993, A German Stove-tile from Diocesan House, Canterbury's Archaeology 17th Report Pages 58-59 (Article in monograph). SKE8297.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Arch. Cant. 1993, 'Interim Report on Work Carried Out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.
- <2> SKE8156 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. Diocesan House Evaluation Excavation.
- <3> SKE8294 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. Diocesan House, 26 Broad Street Canterbury, Evaluation & Excavation April & October 1992.
- <4> SKE8297 Article in monograph: Cotter, J.. 1993. A German Stove-tile from Diocesan House. Canterbury's Archaeology 17th Report Pages 58-59.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation Excavation at Diocesan House, Canterbury (Ref: CAT Site Code: DH92) (EKE5933)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Diocesan House, Canterbury (Ref: DH92) (EKE6020)
Record last edited
Oct 2 2002 3:50AM