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Monument record TR 34 SW 45 - Roman walling, rubbish pits and rubble layers, Castle Street, Dover.
Summary
A number of features of a Roman date have been uncovered during non-archaeological works undertaken on Castle Street in the first half of the 20th century. These include two areas of walling, a rubbish pit and a spread of rubble. A quantity of finds were also located in association with these features, many of which may be dated to the 2nd century A.D. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3196 4146 (16m by 26m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> E. G. J. Amos and R. E. M. Wheeler, 1929, Archaeological journal: The Saxon Shore fortress at Dover Vol. 86, Arch J 86 1929 50-52 (EGJ Amos and REM Wheeler) (Article in serial). SKE31895.
<2> Dover Museum, 2017, Dover Museum Accession Books (Collection). SKE32383.
<3> Leslie Murray Threipland and K. A. Steer., 1951, Archaeologia Cantiana: Excavations at Dover 1945-47. Vol. 64, Arch Cant 64 1951 130-133 (LM Threipland and KA Steer) (Article in serial). SKE31830.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE31895 Article in serial: E. G. J. Amos and R. E. M. Wheeler. 1929. Archaeological journal: The Saxon Shore fortress at Dover Vol. 86. Vol. 86 pp. 47-58. Arch J 86 1929 50-52 (EGJ Amos and REM Wheeler).
- <2> SKE32383 Collection: Dover Museum. 2017. Dover Museum Accession Books.
- <3> SKE31830 Article in serial: Leslie Murray Threipland and K. A. Steer.. 1951. Archaeologia Cantiana: Excavations at Dover 1945-47. Vol. 64. Vol. 64 pp. 130-149. Arch Cant 64 1951 130-133 (LM Threipland and KA Steer).
Finds (11)
- COLUMN (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- WALL PLASTER (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- SHERD (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- TILE (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- MILLSTONE (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- SHERD (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- PIN (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 100 AD? to 299 AD?)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- WORKED FLINT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- GRINDSTONE (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event Boundary: Archaeological observations on Castle Street, Dover 1945-47 (EKE15930)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological observations on Castle Street, Dover, Trench 1, 1945 (EKE15931)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological observations on Castle Street, Dover, Trench 2, 1947 (EKE15932)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2023 12:57PM