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Monument record TR 34 SW 101 - Section of a possible Roman road or surface, Snargate Street, Dover
Summary
Traces of a Roman road running north - south, associated with chalk block walls was located north of Snargate Street. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3170 4100 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Traces of a Roman Road aligned north south, road associated with chalk-block walls were found north of Snargate street (centred TR 317410) Dover. It may be part of another road with three carriage ways excavated in 1945-46 further to the north. The road was made early in the second century and continued in use to the beginning of the third. Information from Mrs. M. Threipland. (1)
There is no further information about the circumstances or location of the discovery of this road.
<1> R. P. Wright, 1951, The Journal of Roman Studies: Roman Britain in 1950 Vol. 41, JRS41 1950-51 140 (Article in serial). SKE31920.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31920 Article in serial: R. P. Wright. 1951. The Journal of Roman Studies: Roman Britain in 1950 Vol. 41. Vol. 41 pp. 140. JRS41 1950-51 140.
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 2:21PM