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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
An excavation was undertaken by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust at 20 St Radigund's Street in 1983. 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'.
Andrews, G., 1985, An Assessment. Gazetteer of Excavations. Prehistoric, Belgic and Roman Excavations (Monograph). SKE30006.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30006 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