Monument record TR 15 NE 35 - Mid 1st to mid 2nd Century Roman pottery and tile kilns, Canterbury

Summary

A circular pottery kiln dated to a period around AD43-60 and a pottery kiln and tile kiln, active circa AD 130-140, and sharing the same fuelling pit, were found in 1952/3 at TR 150588, during construction of a road to the new cattle market at Canterbury. Excavations were carried out by the Canterbury Excavation Committee.

Location

Grid reference TR 1504 5880 (point) Centred on
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Ant J 36 1956 40-56 plans illust (F Jenkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE33174.

<2> JRS 44 1954 103 (OS Card Reference). SKE45098.

<3> Arch Cant 74 1960 151-161 (F Jenkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE35554.

<4> Arch Cant 70 1956 247-249 (F Jenkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE35470.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Ant J 36 1956 40-56 plans illust (F Jenkins). [Mapped feature: #43395 kilns, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: JRS 44 1954 103.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 74 1960 151-161 (F Jenkins).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 70 1956 247-249 (F Jenkins).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: MARKET WAY (ST STEPHEN'S ROAD) (Ref: EI 15536) (EKE4343)

Record last edited

Apr 3 2024 2:46PM