Monument record TR 34 SW 2224 - Carved stone, Archcliffe Fort, Dover

Summary

During an archaeological watching brief undertaken on two pits excavated on the southern side of Emmaus Community's Workshop, in the western corner of Archcliffe Fort, a piece of possibly Medieval carved stone was uncovered. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TR 3150 4024 (point)
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 watching brief undertaken on two pits excavated on the southern side of Emmaus Community's Workshop, in the western corner of Archcliffe Fort, a piece of carved stone was noted. It was located within the builders spoil in rubble derived from the footings of the workshop wall. It consisted of a section of Caen Stone column, 0.24m in diameter and 0.33m long. The stone was clearly re-used and is likely to be of a Medieval origin, perhaps Norman. It is possible that it is derived from stone-work brought in from a demolished Medieval building in the town, for use in the construction of the fort (under Henry VIII perhaps?). (summarised from report) (1)


<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover (Unpublished document). SKE8242.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002. Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover. [Mapped feature: #101462 Carved Stone, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Event Boundary: Watching Brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover (Ref: AFD-WB-02) (EKE5986)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover Pit 1 (Ref: AFD-WB-02) (EKE18023)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Archcliffe Fort, Dover Pit 2 (Ref: AFD-WB-02) (EKE18024)

Record last edited

Mar 11 2019 4:54PM