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Monument record TR 15 NW 95 - Medieval bastion, Dane John, Canterbury
Summary
A medieval bastion was excavated at Dane John, Canterbury.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1476 5732 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(TR 14765733) Bastion [NR]. (1) Excavation of bastion revealed Ro wall and some evidence that it was on the site of a Ro tower. (2) The semi-circular bastion, much restored, stands to its full height. (3) The eastern half of the large medieval external angle-tower on the city wall adjoining the Dane John Mound was excavated in 1954 and proved to be entirely medieval in date. (4)
<1> OS 1:2500 (OS Card Reference). SKE48196.
<2> F1 WCW 01-SEP-54 (OS Card Reference). SKE43044.
<3> F2 FGA 17-JAN-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE43326.
<4> Arch of Canterbury 2 1982 59-60 plan (SS Frere S Stow and P Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE36846.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Dane John Angle-Tower, 1954 (Ref: EI 15413) (EKE4276)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2024 2:48PM