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Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document).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