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Monument record TR 15 NE 1565 - Roman building rear of 3-4 Burgate Street
Summary
Considerable parts of the foundation of the church were exposed, dating to the 13-14th centuries. Towards the city wall medieval and Samian pottery had been found. Towards the north of the site a masonry footing, apparently of Roman date, had been unearthed.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1522 5775 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
In 1935 The Canterbury Archaeological Society excavated upon the site of the north wall of St Michaels Church within the Cathedral Precincts. Considerable parts of the foundation of the church were exposed, dating to the 13-14th centuries. Towards the city wall medieval and Samian pottery had been found. Towards the north of the site a masonry footing, apparently of Roman date, had been unearthed.
Gardiner, D., 1935, General Committee Meeting, July 26, 1935 (Unpublished document). SKE30272.
Gardiner, D., 1935, St Michael's, Canterbury (Article in serial). SKE30271.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St Michaels Church (now back of 3-4 Burgate/Cathedral Precincts) (Ref: CAT: 369) (EKE13644)
Record last edited
Feb 15 2024 2:02PM