Monument Number 464590 |
Hob Uid: 464590 | |
Location : Kent Canterbury Non Civil Parish
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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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