Monument record TR 15 NW 1951 - Anglo Saxon pit, Longmarket, Canterbury

Summary

A deep Anglo-Saxon pit was the only other significant feature found in trench 2. It was filled with dark-greenish-brown sandy earth with patches of yellow loam and contained many oyster shells and bones together with sherds of three small hand made Saxon vessels of late 6th or 7th century. Pierced rim of soft granular fabric was also found, dated to 8th or 9th century.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1502 5772 (1m by 1m)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Frere, S. S and Stow, S., 1983, Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas. (Monograph). SKE29967.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Monograph: Frere, S. S and Stow, S.. 1983. Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas..

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Front 9-11 St George's Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13922)

Record last edited

Apr 4 2024 1:53PM