Achievements in 1976
Early Iron Age and Roman settlements have been revealed prior to destruction
by quarrying at Robert Brett & Sons quarry near Highstead.
Part of one of the largest known Roman theatres in N.W. Europe and part of a
large colonnaded building have been uncovered in Castle Street, Canterbury. A
fine layout of a 17th century bakery and a medieval hall building with a central
hearth were excavated before the Roman levels were reached. Evidence of
early Saxon occupation has been found.
One of the late 14th century semi-circular towers and part of the Roman
medieval walls were excavated.
Remains of a fine Roman mosaic floor have been recorded in a G.P.O. trench
in the High Street.
A detailed index of all sites and monuments in the Canterbury area has been
compiled.

Saxon pocket
sundial made
from a tablet of
silver with gold cap,
pin and chain.
Found in the Cloister
Garden, Canterbury
Cathedral 1938.

17th century
kind permission of bronze pin holder
The Dean & Chapter. and pms " Found
Photos: Fisk-Moore 1976 on the
Studios, Canterbury. CZ-lStl8 Street site.
Reproduced by