(TR 15415774 - see Illustration Card for location and plan). An L-shaped mass of masonry at the SW corner of the Norman Abbey Church was excavated in 1955-8 by A Saunders for the DOE. It is thought to be the remains of a Saxon tower. (1) Additional reference. (2) Pre-Conquest date confirmed by excavations in 1976-1978 by H Woods. (3) Probably the remains of a tower beside the gate to the W forecourt of the Anglo-Saxon church (TR 15 NE 269). Instead of being demolishedwhen the Norman SW tower was constructed, part of it was retained as abuttress. Probable date: early 11th century. (4)

<1> Md Arch 22 1978 26028 32-35 52 plans plate IX (A Saunders) (OS Card Reference). SKE46621.

<2> Md Art and Archit of Canterbury before 1220 1982 122-3 (R Gem) (OS Card Reference). SKE46657.

<3> St Augustine's Abbey Rpt of Excavs 1960-78 KAS Mon IV 1988 82-83 plan (D Sherlock H Woods) (OS Card Reference). SKE49585.

<4> St Augustine's Abbey Eng Heritage Handbook 1988 17 (M Sparks) (OS Card Reference). SKE49568.