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Monument record TR 15 NW 1742 - Prehistoric Pit (3-4 Marlowe Avenue)
Summary
In the spring and summer of 1950 several trenches were dug east of Slatters hotel building and also on the site of 3-4 Marlowe Avenue. The excavations were undertaken by the Canterbury Excavation Committee. The trenches were coded CXVI E II, CXVII E I, EIII-VII.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1487 5767 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
In the spring and summer of 1950 several trenches were dug east of Slatters hotel building and also on the site of 3-4 Marlowe Avenue. The excavations were undertaken by the Canterbury Excavation Committee. The trenches were coded CXVI E II, CXVII E I, EIII-VII.
Trench E I was located to the south east of the rest of the trenches, on the site of 3-4 Marlow Arcade whilst the rest of the trenches were east of the Slatters Hotel building.
CXVII Trench E V revealed a Belgic pit containing much pre-Claudian pottery.
Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S., 1995, Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites (Monograph). SKE29969.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE29969 Monograph: Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S.. 1995. Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 3-4 Marlowe Avenue (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13801)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2015 4:04PM