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Monument record TR 15 NE 1564 - Roman Cremation, Rookelands, 136 Old Dover Road
Summary
In 1902 it is reported that a house called 'Rookelands' was constructed and during excavations for the building several interesting items were unearthed. In digging for the cellar, a sepulchral urn was found, made of black unglazed clay, containing what appeared to be burned bones.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1567 5680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cozens, W., 1906, Old Canterbury (Monograph). SKE30861.
Woodruff, C. E., 1939, The Register and Chartulary of the Hospital of St Laurence, Canterbury (Article in serial). SKE30862.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 'Rookelands' (136 Old Dover Road?) (EKE14230)
Record last edited
May 11 2015 12:27PM