Monument record TR 15 NE 2575 - Roman Walls/Courtyard, High Street

Summary

The walls and extensive courtyard metallings discovered during the excavation of the sewer tunnel were interpreted as possibly part of the the Roman forum complex.

Location

Grid reference TR 1500 5774 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A continuation of the sewer tunnel that commenced earlier in 1982 under parts of the Parade and St George's Street was continued during November and December, 1982. The tunnel was driven NW under the Parade and the High Street to the intersection with Guidhall Street, by D. Justice Ltd, entailing a further watching brief.

Eight Roman walls, a drain and the southernmost end of the St George's Street Roman bath-house were cut through and recorded during the first stage of tunnelling. A further sixteen walls, a major Roman street and a metalled area, possibly a courtyard, were truncated and recorded during the cutting of the second stage of the sewer tunnel. The walls and extensive courtyard metallings discovered during the excavation of the sewer tunnel were interpreted as possibly part of the the Roman forum complex.

A possible colonnade is also recorded at the site alongside 6 occupation surfaces and floors. (2)


<1> Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S., 1987, Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84 (Monograph). SKE29800.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2003, The County Hotel, 30-33 High Street, Canterbury: Archaeological Desk Assessment. (Unpublished document). SKE55025.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S.. 1987. Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2003. The County Hotel, 30-33 High Street, Canterbury: Archaeological Desk Assessment..

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: High Street (Sewer Tunnel) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13584)

Record last edited

Oct 1 2024 3:27PM