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Monument record TR 15 NW 2081 - Roman Cremation, St. Dunstan's Street (Main Sewer)
Summary
Only scatters of worn and abraded Roman sherds were recovered from the greater part of the new trench and the stratification indicated that much of the area cut through by the trench was open agricultural land from the Roman period to the mid nineteenth century AD. The remains of 4 Roman cremation burials were truncated by the trench opposite 5-7 New Street.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1416 5823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Monitoring of trenches excavated for the installation of a new mains sewer in the St Dunstan's area was undertaken in October and November, 1985. The work was funded by Canterbury City Council. Only scatters of worn and abraded Roman sherds were recovered from the greater part of the new trench and the stratification indicated that much of the area cut through by the trench was open agricultural land from the Roman period to the mid nineteenth century AD.
The remains of 4 Roman cremation burials were truncated by the trench opposite 5-7 New Street. This is an area known to contain burials. Finds included a complete lamp filler.
Bennett, P., 1986, Miscellaneous watching briefs. No 23 (Article in serial). SKE30814.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30814 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1986. Miscellaneous watching briefs. No 23. Canterbury's Archaeology 1985-6.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St Dunstan's (mains sewer) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14148)
Record last edited
Apr 20 2015 3:38PM