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Monument record TR 15 NW 1982 - Roman Metalling, High Street/The Parade
Summary
In 1975 along the north eastern side of St George's Street several walls and metalling of Roman date were recorded. In some sections Medieval road metalling was observed. Also seen were sections of tesserae, a decorated mosaic panel, and a Roman floor foundation.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1494 5779 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
During the excavation of a service trench in 1975-7 several observations were made. In 1975 along the north eastern side of St George's Street several walls and metalling of Roman date were recorded. In some sections Medieval road metalling was observed. Also seen were sections of tesserae, a decorated mosaic panel, and a Roman floor foundation. Graves of St Andrews churchyard were also seen and recorded as well as the possible back wall of the church (located almost centrally in The Parade).
Mead, H. T., 1934, Discoveries during the Main Drainage Works, High Street, Canterbury. January - March, 1933. (Serial). SKE29759.
Anon, 1977, Site Note Book No.1. (Small Sites) (Unpublished document). SKE30599.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: High Street/The Parade Trench (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13978)
- Intrusive Event: Observation of water pipeline from St George's Gate to King's Bridge, 1933 (Ref: CAT:115) (EKE13418)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2015 2:26PM