Monument record TR 15 NW 2256 - Medieval Whitecross Tower, Tower 1, City Wall

Summary

The Whitecross Tower, Tower 1 was added to the defensive medieval wall probably during the late 15th century, it is semi-circular in plan with an open back, with a battered ashlar plinth built against an earthern revetment.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1469 5734 (7m by 7m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Millard, L. & Jenkins, F., 1968, Excavations in Canterbury City Ditch (Unpublished document). SKE30758.

Millard, L., 1970, Canterbury City Ditch (Serial). SKE30757.

Austin, R., 2001, Personal Comment Rupert Austin, Inventory List (Unpublished document). SKE29779.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Unpublished document: Austin, R.. 2001. Personal Comment Rupert Austin, Inventory List.
  • --- Serial: Millard, L.. 1970. Canterbury City Ditch.
  • --- Unpublished document: Millard, L. & Jenkins, F.. 1968. Excavations in Canterbury City Ditch.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at City Wall, White Cross Tower, 1968 (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14090)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Photographic surveys of Towers 1-4, City Wall, Canterbury, 1998 (Ref: CAT: 340) (EKE14282)

Record last edited

Jul 7 2015 12:04PM