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Monument record TR 15 NE 1702 - Early medieval pits and later medieval timber buildings, Upper Bridge Street, 1986
Summary
Early medieval pits and later medieval timber buildings were excavated at Upper Bridge Street in 1986.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1511 5751 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (5)
- INDUSTRIAL BUILDING? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Medieval - 1250 AD? (About) to 1539 AD? (About))
- FURNACE? (Medieval - 1066 AD? (About) to 1539 AD? (About))
- KILN? (Medieval - 1066 AD? (About) to 1539 AD? (About))
- RUBBISH PIT (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 410 AD? (About) to 1065 AD? (About))
Full Description
Early medieval rubbish pits and later medieval timber buildings were excavated at Upper Bridge Street in 1986. The buildings were represented by floor levels which sealed the earlier pit features. "Layers of burnt clay, charcoal and large quantities of iron slag were observed within the building levels, and part of a possible kiln or furnace was also uncovered in the north-east corner of the site" (from the original report, 1). This has led to the interpretation of the structures are industrial buildings associated with processes such as iron working. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1986, Canterbury Archaeological Trust Annual Report 1985-86 (Serial). SKE55965.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55965 Serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1986. Canterbury Archaeological Trust Annual Report 1985-86.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at No 10 Upper Bridge Street, Canterbury, 1986 (Ref: CAT: 115 / site code: UBS86) (EKE14325)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2024 11:47AM