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Monument record TR 15 NW 436 - Roman town house
Summary
The walls of a Roman Building were found in 1955, which included four rooms, two of which had tessellated floors.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1483 5774 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
The walls of a Roman house were discovered by the Canterbury Excavation Committee in 1955, south-west of St Margaret's Church. It included four rooms, two of which had tessellated floors, were found during excavations at 31 St Margaret's Street. It was thought to be early because its earliest floors were not far separated from the natural soil. (1) Sited to 31 St Margarets Street (TR 14845774) between St Margaret's Street and Hawk's Lane. (2)
<1> JRS 46 1956 144 (OS Card Reference). SKE45101.
<2> The Arch of Canterbury; An Assessment 1985 91 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50063.
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 1:46PM