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Monument record TR 15 NW 449 - Early Medieval, Roman, Medieval pits
Summary
Pits ranging in date from the Iron Age until the Medieval period were identified during excavations at 29-30 Watling Street in 1950.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1481 5759 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
(TR 14825760 - plotted from plan (2) and OS 1:2500 1957) Belgic, Roman, Saxon and medieval pits were discovered in April 1950 when two trenches were excavated in the cellers of Nos 29-30 Watling Street. In trench 1 a very large Roman pit, probably a quarry to obtain brickearth was found. Two other pits were noted, one of Saxon date containing 9th century pottery and one of medieval date c1050-1100. In trench two, one Belgic pit and one Roman pit were discovered. (1-2)
<1> The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 115 135 179 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50012.
<2> The Arch of Cant 8 1987 111-116 plans (S Frere P Bennet J Rady and S Stow) (OS Card Reference). SKE49979.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 29-30 WATLING STREET(SITE CXVI A) (Ref: EI 15428) (EKE4281)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2022 12:47PM