Monument record TR 15 NW 1793 - Prehistoric Occupation (1 and 3-4 Marlowe Arcade)

Summary

Prehistoric occupation was disturbed by later pits revealed evidence of Belgic occupation. This included pottery and a number of post-holes thought to be part of a hut. A pebble surface was seen at the east end of the trench and was found to contain 1st century Samian sherds; it was sealed by an occupation deposit of Roman date. Street silt of Roman date was also observed, this yielded pottery of c. 130-70 AD.

Location

Grid reference TR 1490 5766 (point)
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 and 3-4 Marlowe Arcade (Marlowe Theatre) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13807)

Record last edited

Jan 20 2015 3:48PM