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Monument record TR 15 NE 1421 - Late Iron Age/early Roman ditch, 37 St. George's Street
Summary
The earliest archaeological feature found was a large ditch, dating to the Late Iron Age/Early Roman period, and running beneath the site of the former St George's Church. It was sealed by an agricultural loam and the ditch was probably a field boundary.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1511 5765 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1991 The Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated on two sites near to the clock tower on St George's Street in advance of retail development. The sitecode was STG91 and the work was funded by Land Securities.
The first trench was located alongside St George's Street whilst the second was located against Canterbury Lane. The earliest archaeological feature found was a large ditch, dating to the Late Iron Age/Early Roman period, and running beneath the site of the former St George's Church. It was sealed by an agricultural loam and the ditch was probably a field boundary.
Bennett, P., Houliston, M. & Ward, A., 1993, Excavations at St George's Clocktower (Article in serial). SKE30183.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30183 Article in serial: Bennett, P., Houliston, M. & Ward, A.. 1993. Excavations at St George's Clocktower.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St George's Street Clocktower (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13582)
Record last edited
Apr 10 2024 9:50AM