Monument record TR 15 NW 2121 - Roman Cremation, Castle Street Car Park east, former Gasworks site

Summary

In the Gasworks, at Castle Street, on the site of the former gasometer on the east side of street, mortuary urns were observed. These contained ashes and bone and other pins. One of the pins thought to have been found at this time was of bronze with a square head and measured 55mm in length.

Location

Grid reference TR 1460 5743 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Jenkins, F, Kent Sheet XLVI.N.E, Jenkins annotated map (Cartographic materials). SKE30116.

Brent, J., 1879, Canterbury in Olden Time. (Article in monograph). SKE29965.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in monograph: Brent, J.. 1879. Canterbury in Olden Time..
  • --- Cartographic materials: Jenkins, F. Kent Sheet XLVI.N.E, Jenkins annotated map.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Field observation at the Gasworks, Castle Street, 1870-1885 (Ref: CAT: 173) (EKE14186)

Record last edited

Apr 28 2015 1:45PM