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Monument record TR 15 NE 2043 - Anglo-Saxon 'Royal Tombs', St Augustine's Abbey
Summary
In the western tower seven graves were uncovered with some childrens graves. The adult graves were empty and it is possible they were temporary in nature. Against the south wall of the south transept four graves were found, one bore the inscription 'Here lies Lotharius, King of the English. He died on Feb 6th in the year 685'.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1546 5775 (0m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Potts, R. U., 1925, A Saxon Burial Cross Found in St Austin's Abbey (Article in serial). SKE30304.
<2> Potts, R. U., 1926, The Tombs of the Kings and Archbishops in St Austin's Abbey (Article in serial). SKE30303.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Nave, South Transept, West Tower and Royal Tombs, St Augustine's Abbey (Ref: CAT> 118) (EKE13664)
Record last edited
Dec 18 2023 12:20PM