Monument record TR 15 NW 1761 - Prehistoric Curving Middle Ditch (1-2 Marlowe Arcade)

Summary

The earliest features seen on the excavated area dated to the late first century BC to c. AD 70/80. In the period c. AD 70/80-100/110 a large pit was dug within the area, probably as a quarry, and left open. This record represents the surviving section of the middle curving ditch between MI & MIV of three such ditches on-site.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1491 5763 (6m by 2m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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)

  • --- 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: 1-2 Marlowe Arcade (Marlowe 4) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13802)

Record last edited

Jan 20 2015 10:33AM