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Monument record TR 34 SW 2783 - Roman metalling representing a possible road, Biggin Street, Dover
Summary
During the excavation of a lift shaft within 34 Biggin Street undertaken in the 1980's, about 6 layers of Roman pebble metalling was revealed over natural brickearth. It is possible that this metalling represents part of a Roman road leading out of Dubris though this is not confirmed. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3185 4156 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
During the excavation undertaken in the 1980's of a lift shaft within 34 Biggin Street to a depth of around 1.8m below the ground level, about 6 layers of Roman pebble metalling was revealed over natural brickearth. This metalling was associated with a sherd of Samian ware pottery. It is possible that this metalling represents part of a Roman road leading out of Dubris though this is not confirmed. No further information about the features of finds is available (pres comms with Keith Parfitt)
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM