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Monument record TR 15 NW 2022 - Roman Wall/foundation, Castle Street near junction with St. John's Lane
Summary
A Roman wall foundation was observed by Pilbrow in 1868 during the laying of a new sewer in Castle Street.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1472 5761 (10m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
A Roman wall foundation was observed by Pilbrow in 1868 during the laying of a new sewer in Castle Street.- "In Castle Street several foundations were cut through ...the foundation near St. John's Lane (41) being very heavy and hard, 12 feet thick, going down to the solid gravel (12 feet): this was of flints, laid in dark clay-brought thither, as none like it was found near."
Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.
Ordnance Survey, 1873, 1st edition map of Canterbury 1873 (Map). SKE30447.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 9 2015 2:56PM