Monument record TR 34 SW 2407 - Wall relating to the former site of the Garrison Hospital, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent

Summary

During an archaeological watching brief which was undertaken on pits for a new fence near Admiralty Lookout at Dover Castle, substantial brick remains relating to the former site of the Garrison Hospital were uncovered. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

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Grid reference Centred TR 3270 4164 (1m by 2m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Full Description

During an archaeological watching brief which was undertaken on pits for a new fence near Admiralty Lookout at Dover Castle, substantial brick remains relating to the former site of the Garrison Hospital were uncovered. It was located 0.2m below the ground level. The excavation caused only slight damage to what was clearly a large wall. A total of 0.25m of brickwork measuring approximately 0.23m square was removed. The wall is likely to be aligned north-west by south-east. (1)


<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust LTD, 2015, Land north-west of Admiralty Lookout, Dover Castle, Kent: Archaeological Watching-Brief Report (Unpublished document). SKE31723.

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  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust LTD. 2015. Land north-west of Admiralty Lookout, Dover Castle, Kent: Archaeological Watching-Brief Report. [Mapped feature: #101912 Wall, ]

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological Watching-Brief Report, Land north-west of Admiralty Lookout, Dover Castle - Pit Group L (Ref: DCAF-WB-15) (EKE18837)
  • Event Boundary: Archaeological Watching-Brief Report, Land north-west of Admiralty Lookout, Dover Castle (Ref: DCAF-WB-15) (EKE16716)

Record last edited

Jul 2 2019 11:00AM