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Monument record TR 15 NE 1528 - Roman Human Remains, Watling Street Traffic Island, outside Ridingate
Summary
During work on the main drainage system in Canterbury the City Engineer, James Pilbrow, observed human bones, a small coin and part of a large horn of Cervus Elephus 4.57m deep; outside the archway of the Riding Gate. At 9.75m from the outer face of the gateway many skeletons and jaws were found. Probably of Roman date.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1500 5745 (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: Watling Street Traffic Island (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14193)
Record last edited
Apr 28 2015 3:21PM