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Monument record TR 34 SW 66 - Late Saxon Burials near St. Mary in Castro, Dover Castle
Summary
Thirteen shallow graves with traces of coffins orientated E-W were found within the earthwork S of the Church of St Mary de Castro. Sherds of late Saxon pottery were also found. The discoveries were made during excavations carried out in 1962 by the Ministry of Works under the direction of Mr Martin Biddle. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
The site lies on the south face of the sea cliff, from the top of the ridge over looking the sea.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3264 4179 (13m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> E. H. Bayly, 1962, KAS Annual Report 1962: Activities around Dover, Arch Cant 77 1962 xlviii (EH Bayly) (Article in serial). SKE7873.
<2> M. Biddle, 1964, Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1962 and 1963; Kent: Dover (Article in serial). SKE52161.
<3> Arch Cant 77 1962 27-47 plans illus (SE Rigold) (OS Card Reference). SKE35621.
<4> Johnathan Coad, 1995, English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover (Monograph). SKE52106.
<5> Andrew Richardson, 2000, Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries and Burial-Sites in Kent (Unpublished document). SKE29253.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SKE7873 Article in serial: E. H. Bayly. 1962. KAS Annual Report 1962: Activities around Dover. 1962 pp 48. Arch Cant 77 1962 xlviii (EH Bayly).
- <2>XY SKE52161 Article in serial: M. Biddle. 1964. Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1962 and 1963; Kent: Dover. Vol 8 pp 254-255. [Mapped feature: #103200 Anglo Saxon Cemetery, ]
- <3> SKE35621 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 77 1962 27-47 plans illus (SE Rigold).
- <4> SKE52106 Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
- <5> SKE29253 Unpublished document: Andrew Richardson. 2000. Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries and Burial-Sites in Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Castle Hill Earthwork (Ref: EI 15390) (EKE4266)
- Intrusive Event: Castle Hill Earthwork (Ref: EI 15390) (EKE19221)
Record last edited
Mar 30 2023 12:50PM