Monument record TR 34 SW 2533 - Former site of an early tower within the south barbican of Dover Castle

Summary

During an archaeological excavation undertaken within the former site of the south barbican at Dover Castle, within the angle created by the two easternmost towers along the southern inner curtain, the broad footings of a quadrilateral tower, likely of an early date, were uncovered. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3253 4192 (9m by 7m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> S. E. Rigold, 1967, Excavations at Dover Castle 1964-1966 (Article in serial). SKE52109.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Article in serial: S. E. Rigold. 1967. Excavations at Dover Castle 1964-1966. Vol 30 Issue 1 PP 87-101. [Mapped feature: #102275 Tower, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Event Boundary: Excavations At Dover Castle - area to the south of the Inner Bailey (EKE19070)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavations At Dover Castle - area to the south of the Inner Bailey - Arthurs Gate Excavation (EKE19076)

Record last edited

Jul 2 2019 2:58PM