Monument record TR 15 NW 1782 - Prehistoric Cremation Burial (1-6, 10-11 Marlowe Arcade)

Summary

The earliest features dated to the pre- and early Roman period and were two structures, B3 and B4. A hearth was also found (1277). 16 pits and two gullieswere also found within area MT. A cremation (1205) was excavated and consisted of cremated bones contained within a pedestal urn which had been set upright in a small hole. It predates Gullies (1210) & (1036).

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Grid reference Centred TR 1489 5767 (1m by 1m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Between July and October 1982 The Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated upon the site of the current 1-6 and 10-11 Marlowe Arcade prior to redevelopment of the area. The sitecode was MT82.

The earliest features dated to the pre- and early Roman period and were two structures, B3 and B4. A hearth was also found (1277). 16 pits and two gullieswere also found within area MT.

A cremation (1205) was excavated and consisted of cremated bones contained within a pedestal urn which had been set upright in a small hole. It predates Gullies (1210) & (1036).


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.

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  • --- 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.

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  • Intrusive Event: 1-6 and 10-11 Marlowe Arcade (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13509)

Record last edited

Jan 20 2015 2:14PM