Monument record TR 15 NE 1617 - Medieval Structure, 13 St. George's Street

Summary

Three Medieval cellar walls were recorded one of which was badly robbed, but had two very deep foundations, lay at the south end of the trench; and associated with it were two successive floors of mortar and chalk, undated by finds.

Location

Grid reference TR 1504 5771 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In April 1949 the Canterbury Excavation Committee dug a trench on the site of the current 13 St George's Street, it was coded C XIV P. The trench was dug from the surface (rather than in a cellar) and was almost entirely occupied by pits. In the small area where stratification did survive, a layer of grey earth overlay the natural soil, seeming at one point to dip into a pit (unexcavated). The grey layer was covered with large flints, in turn overlain by a deposit of black soil. A coin of Valerian was found within this layer. Above this layer were found pottery sherds dating to the 13th century.

Three Medieval cellar walls were recorded one of which was badly robbed, but had two very deep foundations, lay at the south end of the trench; and associated with it were two successive floors of mortar and chalk, undated by finds.


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Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985.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: SE corner 13 St George's Street (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14270)

Record last edited

May 18 2015 4:06PM