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Monument record TR 15 NW 149 - Romano-British urn
Summary
A Roman urn was found in 1850 close to the castle while excavating for the Gasworks. It was found in a pit filled with black earth, bones and rubbish.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1460 5742 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Roman urn was found in 1850 close to the castle while excavating for the Gasworks. It was found in a pit about 12ft deep, filled with black earth, bones and rubbish. The urn is a good example of Upchurch ware. (Gasworks is described on OS 1:500, 1873 centred at TR 14555749. A gasometer is shown at TR 14605743 which in view of the depth of the excavation may well have been the findspot). (1)
<1> PSA ser 1 2 1852 204 (CR Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE48844.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE48844 OS Card Reference: PSA ser 1 2 1852 204 (CR Smith). [Mapped feature: #43721 Urn, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2022 4:29PM