Monument record TR 15 NW 2092 - Roman Road Metalling, 8-8a Mercery lane (The Cheker of Hope)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1494 5781 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During March and April 1989 a watching brief was undertaken during the refurbishment of nos 8 and 8a, Mercery Lane, formerly 'The Cheker of Hope', an inn.
The lowest archaeological deposits discovered were the substantial metallings of a major Roman street aligned NE to SW. This street was a continuation of the Roman street that separated the Roman theatre and temple precinct from the forum basilica and public baths; it was located in 1987 during the refurbishment of another part of the Cheker of Hope under no 2, High Street. Overlying the Roman street were deposits of dark loam containing building debris and abraded mortar consistent with the gradual decay and collapse of adjacent Roman structures.
Bennett, P., Nebiker, D. & Ward, A., 1990, 'The Cheker of Hope', Nos 8 and 8a Mercery Lane, 1988-1989 (Article in serial). SKE30169.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30169 Article in serial: Bennett, P., Nebiker, D. & Ward, A.. 1990. 'The Cheker of Hope', Nos 8 and 8a Mercery Lane, 1988-1989.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological watching brief at Debenhams, Main Building, 11-14 Guildhall Street, Canterbury, 2002 (Ref: Site code: DGSC(WB)02) (EKE14158)
- Intrusive Event: Nos 8 and 8a Mercery Lane ('The Cheker of Hope') (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13570)
Record last edited
Apr 21 2015 10:50AM