Monument record TR 15 NW 643 - Possible Roman Wing-Wall, Worth Gate, Canterbury

Summary

Roman wall remains constructed of mortared flints and greensand fragments. The outer face of the walling was not visible as it was obscured by the soil within the service trenches. The apparent north-south wall extending into town filled the whole 1.70m width of the trench. The plan of this recently observed area along with previous works looks like possible wing walls that would retain the embankment behind the city wall, stopping it slumping into the road way.

Location

Grid reference TR 14548 57393 (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 Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1995, A Watching Brief at The Roman Worth Gate, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE8337.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1995. A Watching Brief at The Roman Worth Gate, Canterbury.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at The Roman Worth Gate, Canterbury, 1995 (Ref: Site Code: WGC95) (EKE6056)

Record last edited

Nov 5 2002 1:17AM