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Monument record TR 34 SW 968 - Romano-British cemetery
Summary
A small Roman cemetery was found at Elms Vale in 1867. The excavation of a drainage trench in 1939 exposed two further cremations.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 300 411 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman cemetery Elms Vale, Dover. A small Roman cemetery was found at Elms Vale in 1867. The finds are now in Dover Museum. (1,2) In 1939 the excavation of a drainage trench near Elms Vale Road and Stelling Down exposed two cremation burials. Both the large ollas were reported to have had covers. The better preserved example has been presented to the museum. (3)
<1> Excav of the Ro Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-77 11 (B Philp) (OS Card Reference). SKE41685.
<2> Arch J 24 1867 279-280 (Ashley) (OS Card Reference). SKE36602.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 15 2022 2:04PM