Monument record TR 15 NW 262 - Romano-British and early medieval finds, Marlowe Avenue Car Park, Canterbury

Summary

Roman occupation and two Saxon pits were found during excavations on the eastern side of Marlowe Avenue Car Park.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1486 5749 (110m by 118m) FCE
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

(TR 14865753. Sited from OS plan). The eastern side of Marlowe Avenue Car Park was prepared for excavation but the only finds were on the extreme western side of the prepared area where Roman levels were found intact and two Saxon pits full of burnt daub and late Saxon pottery. A coin of Alfred was also found. (1)

From the Register of Scheduled Monuments:

The Marlowe car park site with a wealth of Roman remains found and slightly examined by Frere.

An extension to the existing area discussed with the DC at the meeting held over the development to include ? of the area held by a private company. Also as discussed at the meeting another car park with known archaeological sites and the next area of Canterbury to be developed after Marlowe. Thus there are a total of 3 new area. Car park area within Roman town. Some areas excavated (see sketch plan).

(12/04/89) (2)


<1> Arch NL 4 1951-3 177-8 (SS Frere) (OS Card Reference). SKE36793.

<2> English Heritage, Register of Scheduled Monuments (Scheduling record). SKE16191.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Arch NL 4 1951-3 177-8 (SS Frere).
  • <2>XY Scheduling record: English Heritage. Register of Scheduled Monuments. [Mapped feature: #760 Romano-British EM and M finds, ]

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation, St Mildred's Tannery, 2006/7 (Ref: TAN 05-07) (EKE19688)

Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 4:01PM