Monument record TR 15 NE 1469 - Anglo-Saxon occupation, 1-3 Canterbury Lane
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TR 1515 5773 (point) |
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Map sheet | TR15NE |
County | KENT |
District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Saxon occupation was represented by part of a late Saxon structure and associated material. Later pits had badly disturbed the structure but some of its plan could be seen. This included a substantial chalk floor, partially refloored upon which was a large hearth. Several smaller hearths were also found. One large post-hole was also found. To the west of the floor was a layer of gravel, perhaps representing an outer yard, though undated. A shallow pit cut into the hut floor containing saxon and residual Roman pot sherds. The pit seemed to have been covered by a deposit of black soil containing burnt daub with deep wattle imprints perhaps indicating the building had eventually burnt down.
A sequence of Medieval occupation-layers and floors was found but no walls, a hearth was also found and seems to have been used for iron-working. A circular oven was also found.
Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30429 Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 1 and 5 Canterbury Lane (Ref: CAT: 140) (EKE13894)
Record last edited
Feb 15 2024 3:15PM