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Monument record TR 15 NW 2249 - Medieval City Wall between Londongate and Worthgate
Summary
Nearly all of the Roman and Medieval defensive works between Worthgate and London Gate have been destroyed and removed but for sections of foundations. 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.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1446 5762 (162m by 452m) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.
Pratt, S., 2000, Tannery Evaluation Trench: Proposed Supermarket Site (Unpublished document). SKE30637.
Elder, J. & Duncan, M., 2002, Canterbury City Wall Trail (Monograph). SKE29730.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- 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.
- --- SKE30429 Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985. The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment.
- --- SKE30637 Unpublished document: Pratt, S.. 2000. Tannery Evaluation Trench: Proposed Supermarket Site.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Tannery Riverside Walk Site, Canterbury (EKE5847)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at the Castle Grounds/Worth Gate, Canterbury, 1955 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14078)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Westgate Gardens, 1955 (Ref: CAT: 115 /Site code: CXXVII WG IV) (EKE14079)
- Intrusive Event: Tannery Riverside (Ref: CAT:115) (EKE14080)
- Intrusive Event: Westgate Gardens, Tower 22 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13942)
Record last edited
May 26 2015 12:08PM