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Monument record TR 15 NE 1566 - Roman Cremations, Longport, Sessions House
Summary
Although not written up it is known that 6 (?) Roman cremation burials were uncovered as well as some quarry pits. Finds and features dating from the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and post-Medieval were also found.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1564 5772 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In August 1997 the Canterbury Archaeological Trust undertook a 6 week excavation of the Old Session House, Longport, prior to conversion for use by Christ Church College. Although not written up it is known that 6 (?) Roman cremation burials were uncovered as well as some quarry pits. Finds and features dating from the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and post-Medieval were also found.
Rady, J., DB1 (Digital archive). SKE29774.
Pratt, S., 2002, Personal Comment, Simon Pratt (Verbal communication). SKE30351.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Longport Session House (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13694)
Record last edited
May 11 2015 1:42PM