Monument record TR 15 NW 2213 - Medieval Wharf or Bridge, Telephone Exchange, Stour Street

Summary

Excavation revealed the remains of a wooden quay, constructed of oak timbers. Although the nature of the excavation only permitted the recording of a partial plan it was evident that the quay had been of considerable size. The timber structures were found at a depth of between 5m and 6m below the present ground level and were embedded in black mud.

Location

Grid reference TR 1475 5788 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Mead, H. T. and Jones, K. H., 1936, Roman Site and Finds, Stour Street, Canterbury (Article in serial). SKE30408.

Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Mead, H. T. and Jones, K. H.. 1936. Roman Site and Finds, Stour Street, Canterbury.
  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 18 2015 2:21PM