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Monument record TR 34 SW 1932 - 17th Century wall foundation located at Archcliffe Fort, Western Heights, Dover
Summary
During an archaeological watching brief undertaken on service trenches by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at Archcliffe Fort, Western Heights, Dover in 2012 a wall foundation was uncovered. From its use of Dutch bricks probably dates to the seventeenth century and may have been part of the original entrance passage way or a former building at this location within the fort. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3152 4029 (0m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2012, Archaeological Watching-brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover, June 2012 (Unpublished document). SKE17598.
<2> William Eldred, 1641, The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor (Map). SKE31804.
<3> Liv Gibbs, 2012, Built Heritage Conservation Framework for Dover Western Heights (Unpublished document). SKE17708.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE17598 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2012. Archaeological Watching-brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover, June 2012. [Mapped feature: #91796 wall foundation, ]
- <2> SKE31804 Map: William Eldred. 1641. The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor.
- <3> SKE17708 Unpublished document: Liv Gibbs. 2012. Built Heritage Conservation Framework for Dover Western Heights.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Watching brief at Archcliffe Fort, 2012 (EKE11982)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Archcliffe Fort, 2012 - Excavation area 3 (EKE16681)
Record last edited
Mar 27 2018 6:54PM