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Findspot record TR 34 SW 232 - Roman pottery finds, Biggin Street, Dover
Summary
A few sherds of Roman samian ware were located beneath an alluvial layer at the site of the Old Salem Chapel during excavations undertaken by Dover Archaeological Group in 1972 (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3177 4165 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TR 32174164. A few sherds of Samian ware were discovered on the site of the old Salem Chapel during investigation by members of the Dover Archaeological Group in 1972. The sherds were found in a green pebble/gravel layer below a layer of black alluvial mud which extended from natural brick-earth to the footings of the chapel and which extended across the whole site, the finds being at the north-east extremity. (1)
<1> Kent Archaeological Society, 1972, Archaeologia Cantiana: Investigations and excavations during the year. Vol. 87. (Article in serial). SKE31777.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31777 Article in serial: Kent Archaeological Society. 1972. Archaeologia Cantiana: Investigations and excavations during the year. Vol. 87.. Vol. 87. pp. 227-242.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at the Old Salem Chapel, Dover (Ref: EI 15388) (EKE4264)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations at the Old Salem Chapel, Dover (Ref: EI 15388) (EKE15918)
Record last edited
Apr 5 2023 11:38AM