Monument record TR 15 NW 2145 - Roman Courtyard, NW of 1-2 Marlowe Arcade

Summary

A courtyard, consisting of a hard surface of two layers of rammed gravel probably laid in the late first/early second century. The metalling itself was selaed by a loose mortar spread, possibly the floor of a house which had encroached upon it. Above this was a deposit of dirty grey sandy soil in which a sherd of Rhenish beaker was found.

Location

Grid reference TR 1489 5764 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S., 1987, Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84 (Monograph). SKE29800.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Monograph: Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S.. 1987. Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: NW of 1-2 Marlowe Arcade (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14212)

Record last edited

May 5 2015 1:12PM