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Monument record TR 15 NW 2177 - Roman courtyard surface and Forum wall, 11 High Street, corner of Guildhall Street
Summary
Roman metalled surface observed in a hole dug for a stanchion in the cellar of 11 High Street in c.1968. The pit was located beneath the south undercroft of the building. Also seen were the construction trench of the medieval building and 13th-14th century pottery fragments. A dark earth deposit was also observed overlying the Roman levels.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1488 5785 (12m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (7)
- COURTYARD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- WALL (Roman - 43 AD? (About) to 409 AD? (About))
- FORUM (Roman - 43 AD? (About) to 409 AD? (About))
- METALLED SURFACE (Roman - 43 AD? (About) to 409 AD? (About))
- HEARTH (Roman to Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 43 AD? (at some time) to 1065 AD? (at some time))
- FLOOR (Roman to Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 43 AD? (at some time) to 1065 AD? (at some time))
- WALL (Roman to Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 43 AD? (at some time) to 1065 AD? (at some time))
Full Description
<1> Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Excavations at No. 11 The High Street, Canterbury (Excavation archive). SKE30011.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: 11 High Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14243)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at No. 11 High Street, Canterbury, 1992 (Ref: CAT: 115 / site code: GS92) (EKE13533)
Record last edited
May 3 2024 11:37AM