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Monument record TR 15 NE 1206 - The Anglo-Saxon Cathedral
Summary
The first phase c. late 6th to early 7th century saw a structure built, on a slightly higher ridge of land, re-using Roman building materials which at that time were abundant in Canterbury. This first Anglo-Saxon Cathedral, cut into dark earth post-Roman deposits, comprised of a nave with narthex to the west and poticus to the north and presumably to the south.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1506 5792 (67m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Collinson, P., Ramsey, N. & Sparks, M., 1995, A History of Canterbury Cathedral (Monograph). SKE30201.
Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T., 1997, Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture (Monograph). SKE29723.
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2009, South Precincts, Canterbury Cathedral, Desk-Based assessment (Unpublished document). SKE52968.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, Archaeological evaluation at the southern end of the Cellarer's Lodgings, Christ Church Priory, Canterbury: Interim Report (Unpublished document). SKE56121.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE29723 Monograph: Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T.. 1997. Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture.
- --- SKE30201 Monograph: Collinson, P., Ramsey, N. & Sparks, M.. 1995. A History of Canterbury Cathedral.
- <1> SKE52968 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2009. South Precincts, Canterbury Cathedral, Desk-Based assessment.
- <2> SKE56121 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2004. Archaeological evaluation at the southern end of the Cellarer's Lodgings, Christ Church Priory, Canterbury: Interim Report.
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Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at the southern end of the Cellarer's Lodgings, Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, 2003 (Ref: Site codes: CDA BR 03, CDA EV 03) (EKE23144)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Cathedral Nave (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13487)
- Intrusive Event: Nave, Canterbury Cathedral (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13591)
Record last edited
May 28 2024 12:10PM