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Monument record TR 15 NW 1989 - Roman Building, south of St Margaret's Street
Summary
The excavations uncovered part of a masonry building probably erected at the beginning of the third century on the site of a late first or early second-century building. The external walls and one internal wall were built of substantial flints and mortar, with tile quoins, on gravel footings; other internal walls were represented by slots for timber partitions.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1494 5770 (17m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ordnance Survey, 1874, 1st Edition Map of Canterbury 1874 (Map). SKE30106.
Wright, R. P., 1946, Untitled Source (Article in serial). SKE30143.
Frere, S., 1947, Preliminary Report on the Christmas Excavations (Monograph). SKE30142.
Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S., 1995, Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites (Monograph). SKE29969.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE29969 Monograph: Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S.. 1995. Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites.
- --- SKE30106 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1874. 1st Edition Map of Canterbury 1874.
- --- SKE30142 Monograph: Frere, S.. 1947. Preliminary Report on the Christmas Excavations.
- --- SKE30143 Article in serial: Wright, R. P.. 1946.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: 6-8 Rose Lane (exc) (EKE13990)
- Intrusive Event: Rear of 6-6A Rose Lane (Ref: CAT: 175) (EKE13556)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2015 4:28PM