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Monument record TR 15 NW 2004 - Roman Road Surface at Ridingate
Summary
The earliest excavated levels were the metallings of Roman Watling Street, the gate foundations were also revealed. The subfoundations were of flint and mortar above which was a plinth of massive, chamfered greensand blocks tied together by lead encased iron clamps. Upon the plinth were the main walls of flint and mortar with regular courses of Roman bricks and quoins of greensand blocks.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1497 5747 (11m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.
Ordnance Survey, 1873, 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873 (Map). SKE30447.
Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.
Blockley, P., 1986, The Ridingate (Article in serial). SKE30686.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- 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.
- --- SKE30447 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873. 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873. 1:2000.
- --- SKE30686 Article in serial: Blockley, P.. 1986. The Ridingate. Canterbury Archaeological Trust Annual Report 1985-6.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Riding Gate, Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent (Ref: CAT: 115 / Site code: RG86) (EKE14010)
- Intrusive Event: Riding Gate (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14009)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2024 8:16AM