Monument record TR 15 NE 1556 - Roman Cremation, 8 St. Lawrence Road

Summary

At a depth of 8 ft (2.44m) a layer of soft earth was encountered filling a hollow. Within this was found a large vessel of dark red ware, which contained some bones, probably a Roman sepulchral urn. The spot lies at the top of the Old Dover Road, along which remains of Roman and Saxon interments have frequently been found.

Location

Grid reference TR 1581 5680 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Mardenite, Discovery of Ancient Remains at Canterbury (Article in serial). SKE30859.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Article in serial: Mardenite. Discovery of Ancient Remains at Canterbury.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: St Lawrence, Canterbury (EKE14226)

Record last edited

May 11 2015 11:24AM