The following text is from the original listed building designation:

2/33A Medieval undercroft at number 10 Bench Street

Medieval Undercroft, probably 13th century. Two linked stone chambers with external lancet window and wide chamfered pointed arch with remains of springing arch to left. INTERIOR: has similar arch at right angles dividing chambers and barrel vaulted ceiling. The circa 1840 house above ground level (Number 10 Bench Street) was destroyed in a fire in 1977 and subsequently demolished. Listing NGR: TR3198941283. (1)

The undercroft was fully excavated and recorded by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1991-1992 during works associated with the A20 road and sewer scheme.(2-4)

The GIS polygon associated with this record does not represent the full extent or curtilage of the listed building but merely defines the outline of the building. For further information on the extent of the listed building please contact Dover District Council.

<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Dover Sewers/A20 Project 1991–3, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE31815.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Archaeologia Cantiana: Interim Report on work carried out in 1992 by Canterbury Archaeological Trust Vol. 110 (Article in serial). SKE31776.

<4> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1991-1992, Canterbury's Archaeology, Sites Outside Canterbury 1991-1992 (Article in serial). SKE31645.