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)

  • --- Monograph: Cozens, W.. 1906. Old Canterbury.
  • --- Article in serial: Woodruff, C. E.. 1939. The Register and Chartulary of the Hospital of St Laurence, Canterbury. Archaeologia Cantiana vol L.

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