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Monument record TR 34 SW 2760 - Site of early ditch, Dover Castle
Summary
During an archaeological excavation undertaken after a landslide on the souther side of St. Mary's Church at Dover Castle, the profile of an early ditch and associated bank was recorded. This ditch appears to pre date many of the other Medieval earthworks at the castle and is of a possible early medieval origin. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3264 4179 (8m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> M. Biddle, 1964, Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1962 and 1963; Kent: Dover (Article in serial). SKE52161.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE52161 Article in serial: M. Biddle. 1964. Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1962 and 1963; Kent: Dover. Vol 8 pp 254-255. [Mapped feature: #103203 Ditch, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Castle Hill Earthwork (Ref: EI 15390) (EKE4266)
- Intrusive Event: Castle Hill Earthwork (Ref: EI 15390) (EKE19221)
Record last edited
Aug 6 2019 5:13PM