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Monument record TR 34 SW 1106 - Steep-sided Roman ditch, Albany Place, Dover
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation in 1990 a steep sided Roman ditch was found, probably of 2nd century date and related to the use of the area as a Classis Britannica fort (c. AD 138-208) (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3182 4133 (0m by 3m) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation in 1990 a steep sided Roman ditch was found, probably of 2nd century date and related to the use of the area as a Classis Britannica fort (c. AD 138-208) The ditch ran almost exactly north-south, was c. 0.6m wide, steep sided and sealed by metalling. It was not fully excavated.(1)
Similar information in (2)
<1> Philp, B. J., 1990, An Archaeological Evaluation of a Site at Albany Place, Dover Designated for Sheltered Accommodation (Unpublished document). SKE11902.
<2> Brian Philp, 1990, Kent Archaeological Review: Major Discoveries at Dover 1990. Vol. 102 (Article in serial). SKE31872.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation of a Site at Albany Place, Dover (Ref: EI 36151) (EKE4475)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of a Site at Albany Place, Dover: Trench AB-1 (Ref: EI 36151) (EKE15057)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2019 3:32PM