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Monument record TR 15 NE 2023 - Roman occupation site, Linacre Garden, King's School, Canterbury
Summary
The earliest occupation levels dated to the Roman period. Structural remains consisted of post holes and stake holes. Layers containing quantities of slag and burnt material may indicate iron-working in the vicinity. In the post-Roman period occupation evidence for occupation was sparse until 11th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1526 5793 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
<1> Driver, J. C., Rady, J., Sparks, M., 1990, Excavations in the Cathedral Precincts, 2 Linacre Garden, 'Meister Omers' and St Gabriel's Chapel. (Monograph). SKE29781.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2010, The ‘Old Orchard’, Dean’s Garden, Canterbury Cathedral: An archaeological desk-based assessment (Unpublished document). SKE55880.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE29781 Monograph: Driver, J. C., Rady, J., Sparks, M.. 1990. Excavations in the Cathedral Precincts, 2 Linacre Garden, 'Meister Omers' and St Gabriel's Chapel..
- <2> SKE55880 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2010. The ‘Old Orchard’, Dean’s Garden, Canterbury Cathedral: An archaeological desk-based assessment.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Linacre House Garden, King's School, Cathedral Precincts (Ref: Site code: Lin/G79) (EKE13635)
Record last edited
Apr 3 2024 11:33AM