Monument record TR 34 SW 1249 - Iron Age settlement, Dover town centre
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TR 3187 4137 (point) Approximate |
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Map sheet | TR34SW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An Iron Age settlement of c.500 BC was located during excavations undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit between 1970 and 1977. The settlement is characterised by wooden huts and storage pits. (1)
Published information about these excavations concentrates on the Roman forts and extra mural settelement in Dover. There is no information included about Neolithic or Iron age occupation of the site other than passing comments, a detailed report on the Prehistoric occupation evidence uncovered during these works awaits publication.
<1> Wilkinson, D. R. P., 1995, Archaeologia Cantiana, Excavations on the White Cliffs Experience site, Dover, 1988-91. Vol. 114 (Article in serial). SKE31729.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31729 Article in serial: Wilkinson, D. R. P.. 1995. Archaeologia Cantiana, Excavations on the White Cliffs Experience site, Dover, 1988-91. Vol. 114. Vol. 114 pp. 51-148.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 1 2019 12:35PM