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Monument record TR 34 SW 2145 - Later Medieval Gardrobe shaft associated with a Medieval building fronting the former site of Clarence Street, St. James area, Dover
Summary
During an archaeological excavation undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in the St James area of Dover a later Medieval garderobe shaft was uncovered, associated with a medieval cellar/undercroft situated between the former site of St. James’s Street and Clarence Street. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3218 4141 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During an archaeological excavation undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in the St James area of Dover a later Medieval garderobe shaft was uncovered, associated with a medieval cellar/undercroft situated between the former site of St. James’s Street and Clarence Street. the shaft had been incorporated into its north corner and this undercroft and appeared to have been infilled during the sixteenth century. In addition to pottery, its filling yielded a Dutch coin dated to 1590–1598 and a significant number of cat skulls. (1)
<1> Keith Parfitt, 2018, Dover St James redevelopment. Interim report on archaeological excavation 2018 (Unpublished document). SKE51627.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE51627 Unpublished document: Keith Parfitt. 2018. Dover St James redevelopment. Interim report on archaeological excavation 2018. [Mapped feature: #93206 garderobe, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Archaeological excavation for the St. James's Redevelopment, Dover Town Centre (Ref: WSD; RSD; SJDR, CHD, DTIZ-WB-Sewer & WB-Gen.) (EKE16812)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation for the St. James's Redevelopment, Dover Town Centre: P&O Office Site (Ref: CAT-RSD) (EKE16822)
Record last edited
Jul 18 2018 1:24PM