Monument record TR 34 SW 1117 - Roman chalk block wall, Cowgate Hill, Dover

Summary

Roman chalk block wall found during an archaeological evaluation carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2009 at the site of 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover. The wall was set within a foundation trench and was at least 0.32m wide. It was sealed by a Roman floor and a number of layers and pebbled surfaces of apparently post medieval date. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3182 4134 (0m by 2m) From rectified plan
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Full Description

Roman chalk block wall found during an archaeological evaluation carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2009 at the site of 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover. The wall was set within a foundation trench and was at least 0.32m wide. It was sealed by a Roman floor and a number of layers and pebbled surfaces of apparently post medieval date. It is possible that it was part of one of the interior structures within the Roman fort of the Classis Britannica, but this is not confirmed. It was traced for a minimum distance of 0.76 m. in the sides and base of post-medieval pit and was constructed from neatly faced chalk blocks set in cream-brown silty clay. The full width of the wall was not exposed but it was at least 0.32 m and was a minimum of 0.27 m. high. (taken from source) (1)


<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 Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Report on Evaluation Trenching off Cowgate Hill, Dover (Unpublished document).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 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2009.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 (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover Trench 5 (Ref: APD-EV-08) (EKE15847)

Record last edited

Aug 23 2019 3:40PM