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Findspot record TR 15 NW 2359 - Prehistoric Findspot (10 Rose Lane)
Summary
In the centre and east of the area two Belgic layers overlay the natural subsoil. Three Late Iron Age coins and Belgic pottery were found. Sealing this was a thick Roman spread of dark charcoaly occupation earth which also yielded Belgic pottery, thought to be residual.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1493 5769 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In April 1957 4 trenches were excavated by the Canterbury Excavation Committee on the site of the current 10 Rose Lane. In the centre and east of the area two Belgic layers overlay the natural subsoil. Three Late Iron Age coins and Belgic pottery were found. Sealing this was a thick Roman spread of dark charcoaly occupation earth which also yielded Belgic pottery, thought to be residual.
The coins consisted of 2 speculum coins of Allen Class II and a bronze coin of Dubnovellaunus.
Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S., 1995, Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites (Monograph). SKE29969.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE29969 Monograph: Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S.. 1995. Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 10 Rose Lane (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13912)
Record last edited
Jul 7 2015 4:19PM