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Monument record TR 15 NW 2112 - Iron Age occupation and Roman burials, 12 Station Road East
Summary
In 1950, workmen uncovered three Roman inhumations with heads to the south-west. The surrounding stratification showed a build-up of 4ft, of domestic occupation material overlying the natural brickearth. From unspecified levels in this came two coins, Vespasian and Faustina, a mid-1st-century type brooch, and pottery ranging from Belgic to 2nd century in date, including a whole cup.
Summary from record TR 15 NW 144:
Iron Age occupation and three Roman inhumation burials were found at the front of 12 Station Road East in 1950
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1467 5729 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Jenkins, F., Jenkins Archive Material (Unpublished document). SKE30008.
Jenkins, F., 1951, Archaeological Notebook, Canterbury 1949-1951 (Serial). SKE29983.
<1> Archaeol Newsletter 3 1950-1 124 (MR Maitland Muller) (OS Card Reference). SKE37292.
<2> The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 59 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE50022.
<3> Arch Cant 64 1951 66 (F Jenkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE35384.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SKE29983 Serial: Jenkins, F.. 1951. Archaeological Notebook, Canterbury 1949-1951.
- --- SKE30008 Unpublished document: Jenkins, F.. Jenkins Archive Material.
- <1> SKE37292 OS Card Reference: Archaeol Newsletter 3 1950-1 124 (MR Maitland Muller).
- <2> SKE50022 OS Card Reference: The Arch of Cant; An Assessment 1985 59 (G Andrews).
- <3> SKE35384 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 64 1951 66 (F Jenkins).
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Station Road East, Canterbury, 1998-90 (Ref: Site code: ES89) (EKE14135)
- Intrusive Event: Field observation of excavations at 12 Station Road East, Canterbury, 1950 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14176)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2024 3:53PM