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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)
- --- SKE30226 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