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Monument record TR 34 SW 1013 - The Graves, a post medieval burial ground, Dover
Summary
A small area iof wooded ground, off Channel View Road in Dover, Kent, is recorded as the 17th century burial ground for plague victims. An archaeological watching brief undertaken here in 1991-1992 revealed evidence for this grave yard in the form of two brick lines graves, a fragmentary headstone and two cuts representing the possible location of further graves. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3139 4047 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, 'The Graves' Level III Archive Report (Unpublished document). SKE17988.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Archaeologia Cantiana: Interim Report on work carried out in 1992 by Canterbury Archaeological Trust Vol. 110 (Article in serial). SKE31776.
<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Dover Sewers/A20 Project 1991–3, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE31815.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE17988 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. 'The Graves' Level III Archive Report. [Mapped feature: #65914 graveyard, ]
- <2> SKE31776 Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1992. Archaeologia Cantiana: Interim Report on work carried out in 1992 by Canterbury Archaeological Trust Vol. 110. Vol. 110 pp. 357-382.
- <3> SKE31815 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2001. Dover Sewers/A20 Project 1991–3, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Brick Vault 1 at 'The Graves' off Channel View Road, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1372)
- Parent of: Brick Vault 2 at 'The Graves' off Channel View Road, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2220)
- Parent of: Possible grave cuts at 'The Graves' off Channel View Road, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2221)
- Parent of: Post medieval tombstone at 'The Graves' off Channel View Road, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2222)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: The Dover Sewers/A20 Project, 1991-1992, Programme of Investigation: The Graves (EKE15209)
- Intrusive Event: The Dover Sewers/A20 Project, 1991-1992, Programme of Investigation: The Graves - sewer trench (EKE18020)
Record last edited
Mar 11 2019 2:59PM