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Monument record TR 15 NE 1674 - Medieval cemetery and great drain, St Gabriel's Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral
Summary
Medieval cemetery and great drain located at St Gabriel's Chapel.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1514 5789 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Medieval cemetery and great drain located at St Gabriel's Chapel. The cemetery was in use from the 12th to the 15th century and comprised the ground to the south of the cathedral. Lay persons were interred to the west of St Gabriel's Chapel, and monks to the south and east. The area of the cemetery was cut by the Great Drain. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2010, The ‘Old Orchard’, Dean’s Garden, Canterbury Cathedral: An archaeological desk-based assessment (Unpublished document). SKE55880.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55880 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2010. The ‘Old Orchard’, Dean’s Garden, Canterbury Cathedral: An archaeological desk-based assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St Gabriel's Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13484)
Record last edited
Apr 3 2024 12:12PM