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)

  • --- Monograph: Andrews, G.. 1985. An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations.
  • --- Serial: Pilbrow, J.. 1871. Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868.

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