Monument record TR 15 NW 2302 - Roman Human & Animal Remains, Rosemary Lane Car-Park

Summary

A number of human bones were found, including a complete male skeleton with a sword cut on the skull. To the east of the street in area II two cremation burials were uncovered, these dated to the late first or early second century.

Location

Grid reference TR 1458 5746 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Bennett, P., Frere, S., Stowe, S., 1982, Excavations at Canterbury Castle (Monograph). SKE29766.

Andrews, G., 1985, The Archaeology of Canterbury: An Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE30429.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Monograph: Bennett, P., Frere, S., Stowe, S.. 1982. Excavations at Canterbury Castle.
  • --- Unpublished document: Andrews, G.. 1985.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: Rosemary Lane Car Park (Ref: CAT: 139) (EKE13924)

Record last edited

Jul 13 2015 4:06PM