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Monument record TR 15 NE 1731 - Anglo-Saxon findspot and boundary ditch, Mint Yard Cathedral Precincts
Summary
A row of large post holes, on the same approximate alignment as the street, may represent an early Saxon boundary. Four possible boundary ditches, at rough right angles to the fence, cut through the early Saxon levels, and may represent a later Saxon division of the area.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1509 5811 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Saxon age deposits sealed the Roman layers, comprising 3 successive layers of courtyard deposits. A row of large post holes, on the same approximate alignment as the street, may represent an early Saxon boundary. A quantity of grass-tempered sherds and a Saxon bead necklace found in these levels suggest a 7/8th century date.
Four possible boundary ditches, at rough right angles to the fence, cut through the early Saxon levels, and may represent a later Saxon division of the area. A layer of black soil containing Saxo-Norman material sealed these features and deposits and in turn were cut by a number of 11/12th century pits.
Bennett, P., 1980, The Mint Yard Site (Article in serial). SKE30219.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30219 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1980. The Mint Yard Site.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at the Mint Yard, Cathedral Precincts, 1979 (Ref: Site code: MY79) (EKE13605)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2015 12:01PM