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Monument record TR 15 NE 242 - Longport Bar
Summary
Longport Bar
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1557 5766 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(TR 15585766. Sited from CAT Topo map). Longport Bar. (1) There is evidence for a bar or obstruction in the late 13th century at a point called 'Bordiche' in Longport, quarter mile from Burgate 'between the belltower and the Barton'. It was stated that this bar was in use 'tempore werre', a valuable indication of the purpose of the bars, otherwise unexplained. They must have been part of a scheme of outer defence for Canterbury. (2)
<1> CAT Topo Maps of Cant 2nd ed 1982 c1200 (OS Card Reference). SKE38737.
<2> Cant under the Angevin Kings 1967 196 (W Urry) (OS Card Reference). SKE38519.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 5:08PM