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Monument record TR 15 NW 2151 - Roman Occupation Evidence, 77-79 Castle Street
Summary
Large quantities of imported marbles together with a number of architectural fragments were recovered from the latest courtyard surfacings, which may have belonged to a Roman Temple. The occupation within this substantial precinct ended some time in 5th century. A very badly disturbed horizon of 8th century date sealed the Roman deposits.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1473 5767 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1978 The Canterbury Archaelogical Trust excavated four areas on the site of 77-79 Castle Street in advance of redevelopment. The sitecode was CB/RII.
Roman courtyard surfaces were uncovered, believed to belong to the same large courtyard seen in the excavation CB/RI and later in CB/RIV and CBR/V. Large quantities of imported marbles together with a number of architectural fragments were recovered from the latest courtayard surfacings, which may have belonged to a Roman Temple. The occupation within this substantial precinct ended some time in 5th century. A very badly disturbed horizon of 8th century date sealed the Roman deposits.
Bennett, P., 1979, 77-79 Castle Street (Article in serial). SKE30574.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30574 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1979. 77-79 Castle Street.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 77-79 Castle Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13926)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2024 4:31PM