Monument record TR 34 SW 1111 - Roman chalk block wall and associated terrace, Cow Gate Hill, Dover

Summary

Substantial Roman chalk block wall was found during an archaeological evaluation carried out in 2009 by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at the site of 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover. The wall was 0.48m wide and survived to a height of at least 0.35m. It is believed to be slightly later in date than the wall found a few metres to the south. It was sealed by a substantial destruction layer that included domestic rubbish. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3180 4134 (2m by 2m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Report on Evaluation Trenching off Cowgate Hill, Dover (Unpublished document). SKE18028.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2009. Report on Evaluation Trenching off Cowgate Hill, Dover.

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Event Boundary: Evaluation at 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover (Ref: APD-EV-08) (EKE15651)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover Trench 1 (Ref: APD-EV-08) (EKE12467)

Record last edited

Aug 23 2019 3:37PM