Monument record TR 15 NW 2126 - Roman Cremation, junction of Cross Street/Church Street

Summary

During works to the main drainage in 1868 the city engineer, James Pilbrow, observed a possible Roman cremation burial. This was located at the junction of Cross Street and Church Street in St Dunstan's. The finds consisted of a bottle of red Roman ware, portions of a broken urn some burnt bones and a coin.

Location

Grid reference TR 1426 5823 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
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: Junction Cross/Church Street (St Dunstan's) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14196)

Record last edited

Apr 28 2015 3:48PM