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Monument details
| HER Number: | TR 15 NW 2261 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval tower, Tower 5, North Side of Ridingate |
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Summary
In 1954 the north side of the gate was explored; outside it the battered apron of a medieval semicircular tower, Tower 5, was found. This was constructed of large ashlar blocks and was similar to other towers on this side of the city. The tower is believed to have been built c. 1390.
| Grid Reference: | TR 1499 5747 |
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| Map Sheet: | TR15NW |
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| Parish: | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Monument Types
- TOWER (Medieval to Unknown - 1390 AD?)
Full description
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In 1954 the north side of the gate was explored; outside it the battered apron of a medieval semicircular tower, Tower 5, was found. This was constructed of large ashlar blocks and was similar to other towers on this side of the city. The tower is believed to have been built c. 1390.
Frere, SS, Stow, S, and Bennett, P, 1982, Excavations on the Roman and Medieval Defences of Canterbury. (Monograph). SKE28530.
Sources and further reading
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| Source description | | --- | Monograph: Frere, SS, Stow, S, and Bennett, P. 1982. Excavations on the Roman and Medieval Defences of Canterbury.. |
