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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 |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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