Monument record TR 15 NW 2176 - Roman cemetery, Wincheap Area

Summary

Wincheap cemetery is described by the Victoria County History (vol. III) as the largest in Canterbury covering some 35 acres, stretching from the present multi-storey car park, through Wincheap (including Martyrs Field) to Hollow Lane.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1455 5710 (1147m by 705m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Brent, J., 1879, Canterbury in Olden Time. (Article in monograph). SKE29965.

Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2003, An Archaeological Evaluation on Land Abutting the South Side of Simmonds Road, Wincheap, Canterbury. (Unpublished document). SKE55034.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Article in monograph: Brent, J.. 1879. Canterbury in Olden Time..
  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2003. An Archaeological Evaluation on Land Abutting the South Side of Simmonds Road, Wincheap, Canterbury..

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (19)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation on land abutting the south side of Simmonds Road, Canterbury, 2003 (Ref: Site code: SREV 03) (EKE21721)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Canterbury Castle (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13428)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Wincheap Gate, Canterbury, 1950 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14084)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at Station Road East, Canterbury, 1998-90 (Ref: Site code: ES89) (EKE14135)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at Wincheap Gate, Canterbury, 1877 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14082)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at Worthgate, Canterbury, 1961 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14092)
  • Intrusive Event: Field observation at Canterbury Castle, 1861 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14207)
  • Intrusive Event: Field observation at the Gasworks, Castle Street, 1870-1885 (Ref: CAT: 173) (EKE14186)
  • Intrusive Event: Nos 7-8 Gordon Road (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14127)
  • Intrusive Event: SE side of Canterbury Castle, Castle Street, 1939 (Ref: 163) (EKE13422)
  • Intrusive Event: Wall Field, Wincheap (now Green Field bungalow), 1861 (Ref: CAT: 119) (EKE14187)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Gordon Road, Canterbury, 1988 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14241)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at No 5 Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, 1999 (Ref: Site code: RHT99) (EKE14165)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at No 5 Wincheap, Canterbury, 1999 (Ref: CAT: 155) (EKE14242)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Station Road East, north of No 15 Pin Hill, 1949 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14169)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Wincheap Gate/Worthgate Place, 1999 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13544)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief on Gordon Road to Martyrs Field Road and York Road, Canterbury Sewer Replacement Scheme, 1998 (Ref: DJM98) (EKE6007)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief to the north of No 10 Gordon Road, 1949 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14168)
  • Intrusive Event: Wincheap Green and Wincheap Roadway, 1856 (EKE14236)

Record last edited

May 9 2024 9:38AM