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Monument record TR 15 NW 1798 - Prehistoric Burial (St. John's Lane)
Summary
A crouched burial of Iron Age or Belgic Date was discovered in a small trench in this carpark. The skeleton, that of an adult female of c. 21 year was found wearing an iron bangle.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1474 5756 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1948-50 Frank Jenkins and John Boyle excavated a site on the north west side of St John's Lane. A site code was subsequently alloted, SJL51 and the RCHME reference is 639738.
A crouched burial of Iron Age or Belgic Date was discovered in a small trench in this carpark. The skeleton, that of an adult female of c. 21 year was found wearing an iron bangle.
Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.
Blockley, P., 1988, St John's Lane (Article in serial). SKE30492.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: St John's Lane (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13883)
- Intrusive Event: St John's Lane Car Park (EKE13884)
Record last edited
Jan 26 2015 11:51AM