Monument record TR 15 NE 1611 - Medieval Occupation & Human Remains, behind northside of 17-22 Burgate Street

Summary

Layers of archaeological deposits had been largely destroyed by a large 16/17th century pit. The pit was sealed by a loam floor of the 17th century and above the floor was a layer of demolition debris sealed by 36cm of 18th century garden soil, in trun sealed by paving. Several pits were found, one of which produced a sherd of 5th century Jutish pottery. A skeleton found in a cellar behind Burgate House.

Location

Grid reference TR 1508 5781 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Frere, S. S and Stow, S., 1983, Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas. (Monograph). SKE29967.

Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document).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

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Monograph: Frere, S. S and Stow, S.. 1983. Excavations in the St. George's Street and Burgate Street Areas..
  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: North Side Burgate Street, (21 Burgate) (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13653)

Record last edited

Jul 7 2015 10:27AM