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)

  • --- 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: Watling Street Traffic Island (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14193)

Record last edited

Apr 28 2015 3:21PM