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Monument record TR 15 NE 1543 - Roman occupation, 50 Burgate Street
Summary
The only feature found was a Roman pit; this was filled with dark sticky material above which was a deposit of yellow loam. Within the dark sticky material was pottery and a coin. Two more coins were found in the yellow loam. This is thought to be debris from a nearby Roman building.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1508 5778 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In April 1949 The Canterbury Excavation Committee dug a single trench within a cellar on the south side of Burgate Street, just east of Iron Bar Lane. The only feature found was a Roman pit; this was filled with dark sticky material above which was a deposit of yellow loam. Within the dark sticky material was pottery and a coin. Two more coins were found in the yellow loam. To the south of the pit was fund a deposit of loam mixed with plaster and concrete containing a Roman coin dating to 395-408AD. This is thought to be debris from a nearby Roman building.
Frere, S. S and Stow, S., 1983, Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas. (Monograph). SKE29967.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE29967 Monograph: Frere, S. S and Stow, S.. 1983. Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 50 Burgate (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14215)
Record last edited
May 2 2024 12:26PM