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Monument record TR 15 NE 1418 - Prehistoric Ditches & Timber Structures (Mint Yard)
Summary
The earliest layers were peat and river silts containing late Iron Age and early Roman pottery, possibly accumulated when this area was marsh or water meadow. A number of 'v'-shaped ditches and timber 'piles' of early Roman date were found, suggesting attempts to drain the land.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1509 5811 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In 1979 the Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated within the Mint Yard of Christ Church Priory in advance of the construction of a new structure for the King's School. The sitecode was MY79.
The earliest layers were peat and river silts containing late Iron Age and early Roman pottery, possibly accumulated when this area was marsh or water meadow. A number of 'v'-shaped ditches and timber 'piles' of early Roman date were found, suggesting attempts to drain the land. A road had been laid in the last quarter of 1st century, it was aligned NW/SE and overlay a number of deposits that seem to have been deliberately laid prior to its construction.
Bennett, P., 1980, The Mint Yard Site (Article in serial). SKE30219.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30219 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1980. The Mint Yard Site.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at the Mint Yard, Cathedral Precincts, 1979 (Ref: Site code: MY79) (EKE13605)
Record last edited
Jan 26 2015 10:29AM