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Monument record TR 15 NW 1712 - Dyke, Franciscan Friary (Greyfriars)
Summary
his area was enclosed by a large ovoid shaped dyke and was known as Binnewith Island, it is this land that Alderman John Digge gave to the Friary in 1267. The friary was surrounded by dyke pallisade and ditch, rather than stone walling.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1467 5783 (154m by 139m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The land given to the Franciscan Friary fell at the junction of four parishes and was located to the south-west of the Poor Priests Hospital where the river Stour ran its course. This area was enclosed by a large ovoid shaped dyke and was known as Binnewith Island, it is this land that Alderman John Digge gave to the Friary in 1267. The friary was surrounded by dyke pallisade and ditch, rather than stone walling.
Cotton, C., 1926, The Greyfriars Canterbury (Monograph). SKE29738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE29738 Monograph: Cotton, C.. 1926. The Greyfriars Canterbury.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Greyfriars (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13730)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Greyfriars Gate (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13731)
- Intrusive Event: Greyfriars Gate (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13732)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2015 11:27AM