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Monument record TR 15 NW 2247 - Medieval City Wall between Westgate and London Gate
Summary
The walls originally of 3rd century Roman origin, were rebuilt or substantially repaired during the medieval period c. 1380-1390 when a threat of invasion seemed probable during the Hundred Years War. Large sections of wall were taken down in the 1800's and the materials sold in an attempt to defray the cost of the demolition of the city gates.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1449 5797 (190m by 226m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Frere, SS, Stow, S, and Bennett, P, 1982, Excavations on the Roman and Medieval Defences of Canterbury. (Monograph). SKE28530.
Bennett, P., 1983, The Westgate (Article in serial). SKE30784.
Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.
Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S., 1987, Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84 (Monograph). SKE29800.
Elder, J. & Duncan, M., 2002, Canterbury City Wall Trail (Monograph). SKE29730.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SKE28530 Monograph: Frere, SS, Stow, S, and Bennett, P. 1982. Excavations on the Roman and Medieval Defences of Canterbury..
- --- SKE29730 Monograph: Elder, J. & Duncan, M.. 2002. Canterbury City Wall Trail.
- --- SKE29800 Monograph: Frere, S., Bennett, P., Rady, J., Stow, S.. 1987. Excavations Intra- and Extra-mural Sites 1949-55 and 1980-84.
- --- SKE30429 Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.
- --- SKE30784 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1983. The Westgate. Canterbury's Archaeology 1982-3.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Westgate Gardens 1952 (Ref: CAT: 115 / site code: CXXI CW) (EKE14081)
- Intrusive Event: Westgate Towers (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14109)
Record last edited
May 26 2015 11:54AM