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Monument record TR 15 NE 1452 - Anglo-Saxon occupation evidence, Christ Church College
Summary
A number of mid to late Anglo-Saxon features were recorded, mainly comprising rubbish and cess pits. A number of post holes and four intercutting linear ditches were also found, though no structures were indicated. Significant quantites of ironworking slag and and other traces of metalworking were found in many of these features indicating at least industrial occupation of the area.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1550 5800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- OCCUPATION SITE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- CESS PIT (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD (About) to 1065 AD (About))
- RUBBISH PIT (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD (About) to 1065 AD (About))
- DITCH (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- POST HOLE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Full Description
Jarman, C., 1997, Christ Church College (Article in serial). SKE30357.
<2> Hicks, Martin and Houliston, Mark, 1999, Archaeological Excavations at Canterbury Christ Church College. Assessment report on excavations conducted between 1983-1996 (Unpublished document). SKE31574.
<3> Hicks, Martin, 1996, Archaeological Excavations at Canterbury Christ Church College. Assessment Report on Excavations conducted between 1983-1995 (Unpublished document). SKE31570.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SKE30357 Article in serial: Jarman, C.. 1997. Christ Church College.
- <2> SKE31574 Unpublished document: Hicks, Martin and Houliston, Mark. 1999. Archaeological Excavations at Canterbury Christ Church College. Assessment report on excavations conducted between 1983-1996.
- <3> SKE31570 Unpublished document: Hicks, Martin. 1996. Archaeological Excavations at Canterbury Christ Church College. Assessment Report on Excavations conducted between 1983-1995.
Finds (6)
- METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon to Medieval - 410 AD to 1250 AD)
- STAMP (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- KNIFE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- CHATELAINE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- STYLUS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Canterbury Christ Church College: The Squash Courts, 1995 (Ref: CAT: 118 / site code: CCC95) (EKE13699)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2024 11:04AM