Monument record TR 34 SW 1126 - Site of Dover Town Wall

Summary

The suggested route of Dover’s Medieval town wall. Based on both archaeological and documentary evidence. It is probable that Dover was not walled until the 14th century as no repairs to the gates are recorded until the 15th century. The southern line appears to have run from a point east of Eastbrook gate "across the former Woolcomber Street" along Town Wall Street and Snargate Street, turning north to cross Adrian Street. There were three gates in the western wall which curved east over the Folkestone road to cross Cannon Street and then turned south through Pencester Gardens to return to the southern wall. Nothing remains above ground today. Part of the wall was uncovered along Townwall Street during works associated with the A20 road and sewer scheme in the early 1990’s. (location estimated from sources, accurate to the nearest 50m)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3208 4137 (520m by 366m) Approximate
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy, 3.186/7 (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Dover Sewers/A20 Project 1991–3, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE31815.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Dover District Council. 2013. Dover District Heritage Strategy. 3.186/7.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2001. Dover Sewers/A20 Project 1991–3, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2023 4:04PM