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Monument record TR 15 NW 1984 - Roman tile floor at Western end of Jewry Lane
Summary
During work to the main drainage system of Canterbury the city engineer, James Pilbrow, observed a possible hypocaust building. This was located at the western end of Jewry Lane. The finds were described as being a 'floor 1.37m under surface, composed of Roman tiles laid two thick upon a bed of brick dust, mortar and concrete, and under this bed of flints.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1477 5780 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Unknown, Unpublished map of Roman Canterbury (Cartographic materials). SKE30650.
Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.
Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SKE30006 Monograph: Andrews, G.. 1985. An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations.
- --- SKE30226 Serial: Pilbrow, J.. 1871. Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868.
- --- SKE30650 Cartographic materials: Unknown. Unpublished map of Roman Canterbury.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 9 2024 2:18PM