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Monument record TR 15 SE 26 - A small Roman cemetery dating from the late 3rd or 4th century onwards
Summary
A small Roman cemetery dating from the late 3rd or 4th century to the 5th century alongside Watling Street excavated in 1973. Four cremations and thirteen inhumations were found all orientated northwest to southeast. Grave goods consisted mainly of pottery vessels.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 194 527 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BISHOPSBOURNE, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small Roman cemetery dating from the late 3rd or 4th century onwardswas excavated in 1973 at TR 195527 alongside Watling Street (RR 1a). Four cremations and thirteen inhumations were examined, the latter alloriented roughly north west - south east. Grave goods consisted mainly of pottery vessels. Use of the cemetery was thought to have extended well into the 5th century. (1) Additional bibliography. (2)
<1> DOE Arch. Exc. 1973, 47 (OS Card Reference). SKE40798.
<2> Med. Arch. 18, 1974, 179 (L.E. Webster and J. Cherry) (OS Card Reference). SKE46829.
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: WATLING STREET(BARHAM DOWNS)-SITE 9 (Ref: EI 15129) (EKE4726)
Record last edited
Feb 14 2022 8:29PM