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Monument record TR 15 NW 2215 - Medieval Occupation/Pits, 12-16 Marlowe Arcade, St. Margaret's Street
Summary
136 Medieval pits were found during the excavation, few were totally excavated due to time and safety constraints, at least to dated to the early Medieval period before the Norman Conquest. No buildings were found wihin the area dating prior to AD 1400 although at the extreme western end of the site two post-holes and a fragment of clay floor were uncovered.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1490 5772 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Frere, S. & Stow, S., Excavations along St Margaret's Street and in the Yard of the Rose Hotel (Unpublished document). SKE30129.
Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.
Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S., 1995, Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites (Monograph). SKE29969.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SKE29969 Monograph: Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S.. 1995. Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites.
- --- SKE30129 Unpublished document: Frere, S. & Stow, S.. Excavations along St Margaret's Street and in the Yard of the Rose Hotel.
- --- SKE30429 Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985.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 (2)
- Intrusive Event: 12-16 Marlowe Arcade (Marlowe Two), 1978 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13554)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at 12-19 Marlowe Arcade, 1948-1955 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13553)
Record last edited
May 18 2015 3:53PM