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Monument record TR 15 NE 1524 - Roman cremation, NW of Northgate, SW of St. John's Hospital
Summary
During work on the main drainage system of Canterbury in 1868 The City Engineer, James Pilbrow, observed a possible Roman cremation burial. This was located in an area NW of Northgate and SW of St John's Place. The finds consisted of 'a black urn containing calcined bones, a bottle and saucer'.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1508 5830 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| 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.
Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: NW of Northgate and SW of St John's Hospital (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14191)
Record last edited
Apr 3 2024 2:49PM