Monument record TR 15 NE 1487 - Roman Road Surface, north of the east end of St George's Street

Summary

The main feature uncovered was a length of NE to SW oriented Roman street measuring 12.2m; this was joined at right angles to the SE by a further street. The main street was laid down in the mid first century and was resurfaced at least 9 times, gaining a more NE course during its lifespan.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1509 5769 (19m by 14m)
Map sheet TR15NE
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.

Frere, S. S and Stow, S., 1983, Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas. (Monograph). SKE29967.

Linklater, A., 2002, 23 St George's Street, Pers Comm A. Linklater (Verbal communication). SKE30683.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Monograph: Frere, S. S and Stow, S.. 1983. Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas..
  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873. 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873. 1:2000.
  • --- Verbal communication: Linklater, A.. 2002. 23 St George's Street, Pers Comm A. Linklater.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Intrusive Event: 21-23 St George's (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14011)
  • Intrusive Event: 23 St George's Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14006)
  • Intrusive Event: 23 St George's Street/Canterbury Lane (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14004)

Record last edited

Mar 3 2015 3:54PM