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Monument record TR 15 NW 634 - Roman Temple, Beer Cart Lane, Canterbury
Summary
In 1997 work at 12 Beer Cart Lane uncovered the western edge of a massive mortared flint structure. Given its position and nature it is virtually certain to represent the podium of the principle temple. To the west of this was a deposit which could represent the backfill of a trench removing any veneer or facing to the structure, but is more likely to be the final metalling of the temenos courtyard.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1475 5772 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1997 work at 12 Beer Cart Lane uncovered the western edge of a massive mortared flint structure. Given its position and nature it is virtually certain to represent the podium of the principle temple with in the Temple precinct (TR 15 NW 110). To the west of this was a deposit which could represent the backfill of a trench removing any veneer or facing to the structure, but is more likely to be the final metalling of the temenos courtyard.(1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, 12 Beer Cart Lane: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE8261.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8261 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1997. 12 Beer Cart Lane: Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Blue Boy Yard, Phase 1, Strip and Map Assessment, 2000 (Ref: BBY300) (EKE24869)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 12 Beer Cart Lane, Canterbury (Ref: BCL97) (EKE6000)
Related Thematic Articles (1)
Record last edited
May 7 2025 2:35PM