Monument record TR 34 SW 186 - Stone sundial, discovered near the church of St. Martin-Le-Grand, Dover.

Summary

In 1862 a small stone sundial was discovered on the site of the church of St. Martin-Le-Grand on the west side of Market Square when several adjoining houses were pulled down and some remains of the ancient fabric of the historic church were revealed. The sundial is formed of a cube of fine grained oolite, measuring about 12cm in each direction. The date of this sundial is unknown but it may be Roman or Early Medieval. (location accurate to the nearest 20m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TR 3190 4141 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Ambrose Poynter, 1864, Archaeological Journal. Proceedings at Meetings of the Royal Archaeological institute. Vol. 21, Arch J 21 1864 261-262 (A Poynter) (Article in serial). SKE32123.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Ambrose Poynter. 1864. Archaeological Journal. Proceedings at Meetings of the Royal Archaeological institute. Vol. 21. Vol 21 pp. 86-392. Arch J 21 1864 261-262 (A Poynter).

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 3 2023 1:29PM