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Monument record TR 15 NE 1494 - Roman Tumulus & Lead Coffin, St. George's Roundabout
Summary
During 1867-8 drainage operations, observed by James Pilbrow the City Engineer, a Roman inhumation was found. This was located near to the current St George's Roundabout formerly the site of a mound known as 'Salt Hill'. The burial consisted of a lead coffin 1.42m in length; it was decorated, and contained the remains of a girl of 12-13 years.
Summary from record TR 15 NE 74:
A Romano-British lead coffin was found on Bridge Street in the late 19th century. It contained the remains of a girl, and was found on the site of an artificial mound, possibly a Roman barrow. The present whereabouts of any of the finds is uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1518 5761 (14m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 14 1882 35-6 (CR Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE34716.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1873, 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873 (Map). SKE30447.
<2> Arch Cant 61 1948 141-7 plan (W Urry) (OS Card Reference). SKE35320.
<2> Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE30447 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873. 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873. 1:2000.
- <1> SKE34716 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 14 1882 35-6 (CR Smith).
- <2> SKE30226 Serial: Pilbrow, J.. 1871. Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868.
- <2> SKE35320 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 61 1948 141-7 plan (W Urry).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Salthill (St George's Roundabout) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14026)
Record last edited
Feb 15 2024 1:25PM