Monument record TR 15 NE 1557 - Roman Cremation, north end of Palace Street

Summary

During work to the main drainage system of Canterbury in 1867 the city engineer, J. Pilbrow, observed a cremation burial in Palace Street. The cremation was contained with a bronze vase, of cast metal. The vessel was inverted when found and contained calcined bones and was resting on two bars of iron. A small metal lions head was found with the bones.

Location

Grid reference TR 1502 5811 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Pilbrow, J., 1871, Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868 (Serial). SKE30226.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Serial: Pilbrow, J.. 1871. Discoveries made during excavations at Canterbury in 1868.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Palace Street, Canterbury (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13713)

Record last edited

May 11 2015 11:34AM