Monument record TR 15 NE 1469 - Anglo-Saxon occupation, 1-3 Canterbury Lane

Summary

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.

Location

Grid reference TR 1515 5773 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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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Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document).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)

  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.

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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