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Monument record TR 15 NE 1395 - Augustinian Friary (Whitefriars), Friary Precinct
Summary
In c. 1324, a house of Augustinian (or Austin Friars) also known as Whitefriars, was established on the west side of St. Georges Street. Excavations between 2000 and 2004 have revealed many aspects of the friary church and conventual buildings.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1502 5761 (149m by 146m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In c. 1324, a house of Augustinian (or Austin Friars) also known as Whitefriars, was established on the west side of St. Georges Street. Excavations between 2000 and 2004 have revealed many aspects of the friary church and conventual buildings. At present the details are undergoing study and no definate details about the structures can be given yet. A brief report on this work has appeared in the CAT Annual reports 2000-2001; 2001-2002; 2002-2003. Etc.
Willson, J., 2003, Unknown (Monograph). SKE30283.
Hicks, A. & Houliston, M., 2003, Whitefriars (The Big Dig) (Monograph). SKE30418.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (6)
- Intrusive Event: 30, 32, and 34 St George's Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13746)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Whitefriars, Watling Street, Canterbury, 1995 (Ref: Site code: WFE95) (EKE13562)
- Intrusive Event: Former Simon Langton School (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13756)
- Intrusive Event: Former Simon Langton School Yard (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13753)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Ricemans (6 St George's Lane) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13754)
- Intrusive Event: Whitefriars CW29 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13755)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2015 11:47AM