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Building record TR 34 SW 2765 - Medieval masonry relating to the former site of the 'King's Chambers', Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent
Summary
Within the gable ends of the Regimental Museum (southern building) which is largley of an 18th century date, the presence of irregular rubble seems to indicate surviving medieval fabric, and most of this seems to date from the 13th century and possibly represents the former site of the 'King's Chamber' in this location. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3250 4197 (18m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2010, Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent; Historic Buildings Report (Unpublished document). SKE31743.
<2> English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document). SKE52105.
<3> Johnathan Coad, 1995, English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover (Monograph). SKE52106.
<4> John Bereblock, 1570, John Bereblock's view of Dover Castle (Cartographic materials). SKE52107.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE31743 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2010. Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent; Historic Buildings Report. [Mapped feature: #103264 Medieval Masonry, ]
- <2> SKE52105 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer.
- <3> SKE52106 Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
- <4> SKE52107 Cartographic materials: John Bereblock. 1570. John Bereblock's view of Dover Castle.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Buried Medieval walls relating to the former sites of the 'King's Chambers' and the 'Old Hall' , Inner Bailey, Dover Castle Kent (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2236)
- Part of: Dover Castle (Monument) (TR 34 SW 5)
- Part of: Regimental Museum (South), C18th Barracks, Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent (Building) (TR 34 SW 2234)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent; Historic Buildings assessment (EKE18301)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2019 4:25PM