Monument record TR 15 NW 466 - Wincheap cemetery

Summary

The Wincheap cemetery covering some 35 acres was first recorded by J Brent in 1861. At least three barrow burials are recorded along with other inhumations and cremations.

Location

Grid reference TR 1452 5733 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

(TR 14535734 sited to the Station Hotel from OS 1:1250 1972). Roman burials. During construction of the Railway Inn on the corner of Wincheap Street and Wincheap Green, several mortuary urns were found and observed by J Brent 1861. This was the first time a Roman cemetery was discovered in the area of Wincheap. Wincheap cemetery is described by the Victoria County History as the largest in Canterbury covering some 35 acres, stretching from the present multi- storey car park, through Wincheap (including Martyrs Field) to Hollow Lane. At least three mound burials are recorded in this area - the Dane John mound (TR 15 NW/264), a mound south-east of the Dane John south-east of the Dane John (TR 15 NW/225) and a third mound south- west of it (TR 15 NW/193). Other inhumation and cremation remains in this area include TR 15 NW/144, 219, 463, 464 which form part of the cemetery. (1-3)


<1> The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 58-60 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50021.

<2> VCH Kent 3 1932 77-78 pl XIII (REM Wheeler) (OS Card Reference). SKE51132.

<3> Arch Cant 4 1881 34 (J Brent) (OS Card Reference). SKE35084.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 58-60 (G Andrews).
  • <2> OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 3 1932 77-78 pl XIII (REM Wheeler).
  • <3>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 4 1881 34 (J Brent). [Mapped feature: #43908 Cemetery, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: STATION ROAD EAST (Ref: EI 36420) (EKE4809)

Record last edited

Feb 14 2022 1:34PM