Monument record TR 15 NW 2196 - Medieval City Wall and Ditch, 19-21 St. Radigund's Street

Summary

Two trenches were excavated and all but the rear face of the Medieval city wall, of chalk block construction, built c. 1370-1380 was exposed on the frontage of this property. A sequence of ditches cut in front of the city wall was excavated. These contained alluvial deposits indicating that the defensive ditch in this area may have been a 'moat'.

Location

Grid reference TR 1497 5823 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Monograph: Andrews, G.. 1985. An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: No 20 St Radigund's Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13946)

Record last edited

May 12 2015 3:36PM