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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 |
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Full Description
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.
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.
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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