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Monument record TR 34 SW 1186 - Roman Cemetery between Snargate and Adrian Street, Dover.
Summary
Excavations in 1983-5 at Snargate/Adrian Street by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit revealed a number of cremation burials and a single inhumation; these were interpreted as being part of a larger cemetery situated outside of the main area of Roman occupation in Dover. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3187 4120 (7m by 5m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Brian Philp, 1980, List of sites excavated by KARU in the 1980's (Unpublished document). SKE31839.
<2> Brian Philp, 2014, Discoveries and Excavations Across Kent, 1970-2014 (Monograph). SKE32015.
<3> John Lyon, 1813, The History of the Town and Port of Dover, and of Dover Castle; with a short account of the Cinque Ports. Vol. 1 (Monograph). SKE32112.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE31839 Unpublished document: Brian Philp. 1980. List of sites excavated by KARU in the 1980's.
- <2> SKE32015 Monograph: Brian Philp. 2014. Discoveries and Excavations Across Kent, 1970-2014.
- <3> SKE32112 Monograph: John Lyon. 1813. The History of the Town and Port of Dover, and of Dover Castle; with a short account of the Cinque Ports. Vol. 1.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Snargate Street/Adrian Street 1983-85 (EKE15368)
- Intrusive Event: Snargate Street/Adrian Street 1983-85 (EKE15646)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 1:48PM