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Monument record TR 15 NW 415 - Rems of medieval bridge over city ditch
Summary
Rems of medieval bridge over city ditch
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1498 5746 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TR 14985746 approx] Two deeply-set piers of hard concrete chalk and masonry, standing 12ft apart were observed 32ft from the outer face of Riding Gate [TR 15 NW 141] by J Pilbrow during drainage excavationsin 1868. The space in between was partly filled with silty soil. Thepiers clearly represent the foundations of a medieval bridge crossing the city ditch. (1-2) The bridge across the wet moat outside Ridingate was restored in 1497-8. (3)
<1> Archaeologia 93 1871 157 map (OS Card Reference). SKE37323.
<2> Arch of Cant: An Assessment 1985 English Heritage (J Pilbrow) (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE36837.
<3> Arch J 86 1929 276 (OS Card Reference). SKE36707.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Feb 9 2022 3:24PM