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Findspot record TR 34 SW 1881 - Human remains found at Dover Priory Station, Folkestone Road, Dover.
Summary
A disarticulated human skull of an unknown date was located during the works associated with renovations undertaken on Dover Priory Station in the early 1930's. The skull was located at a depth of c. 4.5m from the surface but there is no further information about the circumstances of its discovery available. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3136 4149 (point) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
A disarticulated human skull of an unknown date was located during the works associated with renovations undertaken on Dover Priory Station in the early 1930's. The skull was located at a depth of c. 4.5m from the surface but there is no further information about the circumstances of its discovery available. Cremation burials of both an Iron Age and Roman date have been found at the site of the station suggesting that the station is located within the footprint of a cemetery. The skull was donated to Dover Museum in 1930 where it is located still. (1)
<1> Dover Museum, 2017, Dover Museum Accession Books (Collection). SKE32383.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32383 Collection: Dover Museum. 2017. Dover Museum Accession Books.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 4:37PM