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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Millard, L. & Jenkins, F., 1968, Excavations in Canterbury City Ditch (Unpublished document).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Austin, R., 2001, Personal Comment Rupert Austin, Inventory List (Unpublished document).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)
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