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Monument record TR 15 NW 1737 - Prehistoric Burial (Whitehall Close)
Summary
At a point, 75ft short of the fence bounding the railway cutting close to the north edge of the road was a burial containing a few pieces of calcined bone. It is possible that the burial belongs to a date, which is just pre-Roman.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1431 5791 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Deep storm trenching in Whitehall Close in December 1951 revealed a section of Roman Watling Street, aligned SE-NW, observed by Frank Jenkins. As seen in section the gravel metalling averaged 1ft 6 in thick and rested upon an occupation deposit dated by the pottery it contained as not later than the mid first century AD. At a point, 75ft short of the fence bounding the railway cutting close to the north edge of the road was a burial containing a few pieces of calcined bone. It is possible that the burial belongs to a date, which is just pre-Roman.
Jenkins, F., Jenkins Archive Material (Unpublished document). SKE30008.
Jenkins, F., Miscellaneous Sites in Canterbury 1951-1954 (Unpublished document). SKE30431.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Whitehall Close (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13796)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2015 3:04PM