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Monument record TR 15 NW 1598 - Late Roman cremation burial, Ryde Street, Canterbury
Summary
A late Roman cremation burial accompanied by three vessels.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1420 5824 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2008 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an evaluation. A late Roman cremation burial accompanied by three vessels was found. The assemblage dates to the late 3rd or 4th century and is significanct as the latest Roman burial discovered in Canterbury at the time. (1,2)
<1> Weekes, J., 2012, Canterbury Archaeological Trust Interim Reports, Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 295-296 (Article in serial). SKE25119.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2008, An archaeological evaluation of land to the north of Ryde Street,
Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE52503.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE25119 Article in serial: Weekes, J.. 2012. Canterbury Archaeological Trust Interim Reports. Arch Cant CXXXII: 291-305. Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 295-296.
- <2> SKE52503 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2008. An archaeological evaluation of land to the north of Ryde Street, Canterbury.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation on land at Ryde Street, Canterbury (EKE13123)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2020 3:35PM