Monument record TR 34 SW 97 - Neolithic occupation site, Dover.

Summary

A Neolithic occupation site covering a wide area and dating to approximately 2000 BC was revealed during excavations on the west side of the Market Square in the 1970's. Large quantities of flint flakes, waste and associated implements were recovered from the pre-Roman land-surface. Sherds of probable fengate pottery were also found in one area. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TR 3190 4130 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Roger Walsh, 1971, Kent Archaeological Review: Dover and Rescue Appeal for Funds.Vol. 25 (Article in serial). SKE31865.

<2> Wilkinson, D. R. P., 1995, Archaeologia Cantiana, Excavations on the White Cliffs Experience site, Dover, 1988-91. Vol. 114 (Article in serial). SKE31729.

<3> Philp, B. J., 1972, Kent Archaeological Review: The Excavation and Conservation of the Roman Forts at Dover 1971. Vol. 28 (Article in serial). SKE7842.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: Roger Walsh. 1971. Kent Archaeological Review: Dover and Rescue Appeal for Funds.Vol. 25. Vol 25. pp. 127.
  • <2> Article in serial: Wilkinson, D. R. P.. 1995. Archaeologia Cantiana, Excavations on the White Cliffs Experience site, Dover, 1988-91. Vol. 114. Vol. 114 pp. 51-148.
  • <3> Article in serial: Philp, B. J.. 1972. Kent Archaeological Review: The Excavation and Conservation of the Roman Forts at Dover 1971. Vol. 28. Vol. 28. pp. 236-244.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Mar 28 2023 11:52AM