Monument record TR 15 NE 1602 - Medieval pit & City Wall corner of Burgate Lane and 41 St. George's Street

Summary

The trench revealed, to the north, a Roman bank of clay, an early medieval rubbish pit and the Medieval city wall. The earlier Roman rampart bank which was visible beneath the wall was cut by the medieval pit (which contained 13th century pottery) the botton three fills of the pit were seen to predate the wall itself.

Location

Grid reference TR 1516 5762 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Williams, A., 1947, Canterbury Excavations: September-October 1944 (Article in serial). SKE30786.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Article in serial: Williams, A.. 1947. Canterbury Excavations: September-October 1944. Archaeologia Cantiana vol LIX.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: 41 St George's Street 1944 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14113)

Record last edited

Feb 15 2024 3:39PM