Monument record TR 15 NW 1997 - Roman Road Surface, Rose Lane/St Margaret's Street

Summary

The remains indicated a major building programme in the area c. AD 100-110 and the establishment of the baths and a street, represented by a Roman Gravel Road Surface. A major redevelopment of the area is thought to have been undertaken in the period 300-320 AD when a substantial masonry town-house, R26 was constructed wih a private bath wing and the portico of the Roman baths were reconstructed.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1492 5768 (27m by 29m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Ordnance Survey, 1873, 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873 (Map). SKE30447.

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 (2)

  • --- 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.
  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873. 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873. 1:2000.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: 18-20 Marlowe Arcade, Marlowe Three (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13804)

Record last edited

Mar 3 2015 12:13PM