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Monument Number 464590
Hob Uid: 464590
Location : Kent Canterbury Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TR1548057830
Summary : Hexagonal kitchen at St Augustine's Abbey constructed in 1287-91 by Abbot Thomas Fyndon (1283-1309). Only the foundations of this now remain. It was excavated in 1867, 1920 and 1960. These excavations showed that the kitchen originally had a lead roof and probably four hearths and two spaces for doors. The kitchen was preserved for use in the King's Lodging and its roof was repaired in 1543. It can be seen on a mid 16th century drawing. Under the kitchen were found the foundations of earlier buildings consisting of a narrower 11th century refectory and a rectangular unaligned building. The latter may have formed part of the earlier Anglo-Saxon monatery.
More information : (TR 15485783 - OS 1:1250 1972). Hexagonal kitchen of St Augustine's Abbey, built 1287-91. Excavated by the College in 1867-8. (1) Additional references. (2-3) Excavated by Potts in 1920 and by Saunders in 1960. (4)

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Source details : 1921 (RU Potts)
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Source details : 1928 (RU Potts)
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Source details : 1984 (M Sparks)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Pre C11 and possibly Anglo-Saxon
Monument End Date : 999
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Monument Type : Building
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : C11
Monument End Date : 1099
Monument Start Date : 1000
Monument Type : Refectory
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1287-1291
Monument End Date : 1291
Monument Start Date : 1287
Monument Type : Kitchen
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Repaired 1543
Monument End Date : 1543
Monument Start Date : 1543
Monument Type : Kitchen
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : KE 49
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TR 15 NE 248
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