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Monument record TR 34 SW 1112 - Possible Medieval mortared flint base, Cowgate Hill, Dover.
Summary
During excavation undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit on Cowgate Hill, Dover in 1977, part of a substantial mortared flint base was revealed. It is of possible Medieval date but its function remains unclear. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
The base was the same feature located in an excavation in 1977. The composition of the mortar suggested a medieval date to the excavators.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3181 4133 (2m by 2m) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Report on Evaluation Trenching off Cowgate Hill, Dover (Unpublished document). SKE18028.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2008-2009, Canterbury’s Archaeology 2008–2009, Excavation (Article in serial). SKE32050.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- 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)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Cowgate Hill, Dover KARU 1977 (EKE4255)
- Event Boundary: Excavation at Cowgate Hill, Dover KARU 1977 (EKE15913)
Record last edited
Apr 21 2017 2:45PM