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Monument record TR 34 SW 1842 - Former Site of Dover's Gallows, Bridge Street, Dover
Summary
The former site of Dover's Gallows is situated on the junction of Bridge Street/Tower Hamlets Road with High Street/ London Road. The gallows were last used for the public execution of 21 year old Alexander Spence in 1822 (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3134 4198 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2008, Report on a Watching-brief at Bank Court, Branch Street, Dover (Unpublished document). SKE16176.
<2> J. Bavington Jones, 1907, Dover; A Perambulation of the Town, Port and Fortress. (Monograph). SKE32120.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2017 2:11PM