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Monument record TR 34 SW 2241 - Possible Medieval cistern or cellar beneath Keep Yard 8, withn the inner bailey of Dover Castle.
Summary
One of the buildings on the south eastern side of the inner bailey of Dover Castle, Keep Yard 8, is constructed over a an apparently Medieval Cellar or possibly a cistern. This is approached via a set of external stairs, the top of which is located next to the north eastern corner of Keep Yard 8, beneath a timber flap. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3252 4193 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document). SKE52105.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1990, Canterbury’s Archaeology 1989–1990 Excavations: Kent Sites (Article in serial). SKE52111.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE52105 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer.
- <2>XY SKE52111 Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1990. Canterbury’s Archaeology 1989–1990 Excavations: Kent Sites. Vol 15 pp 26-29. [Mapped feature: #101613 Cellar/cistern, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2019 10:33AM