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Monument record TR 15 NW 2113 - Roman Walls, High Street, opposite All Saints Church
Summary
During the installation of a drainage system in 1868 James Pilbrow, the City Engineer, observed a wall in the High Street, opposite the site of All Saints Church. This was at a depth and was of solid masonry composed of squared stones 0.33m thick and well joints. It measured 3.66m and was laid on a bed of concrete.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1480 5791 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
During the installation of a drainage system in 1868 James Pilbrow, the City Engineer, observed a wall in the High Street, opposite the site of All Saints Church. This was at a depth and was of solid masonry composed of squared stones 0.33m thick and well joints. It measured 3.66m and was laid on a bed of concrete.
Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.
Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S., 1987, Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84 (Monograph). SKE29800.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: High Street (opposite site of All Saints Church) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14177)
Record last edited
Apr 28 2015 11:27AM