Monument record TR 34 SW 238 - Masonry structure within the grounds of Dover Priory, Dover

Summary

A masonry structure was located during excavations undertaken by KARU at Dover Priory, the remains were located on the northern side of the Medieval refectory and is a likely extension of this, possibly dating to the 14th century. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information).

Location

Grid reference TR 3153 4159 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A masonry structure was discovered during excavation by B. J. Philp at the site of the Benedictine priory of St. Martin, founded c. 1130 and lying north-west of the town. This had been added to the north side of the original frater, perhaps in the fourteenth century, and had clay floors at least 15 by 7 metres. (1)


<1> Leslie Webster and John Cherry, 1979, Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1978 Vol. 23 (Article in serial). SKE31826.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Leslie Webster and John Cherry. 1979. Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1978 Vol. 23. Vol. 23 pp. 234-78.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Event Boundary: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit excavation to the north of the Refectory at Dover College (Ref: EI 15354) (EKE4242)
  • Intrusive Event: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit excavation to the north of the Refectory at Dover College (Ref: EI 15354) (EKE16179)

Record last edited

Apr 5 2023 11:51AM