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Monument record TR 34 SW 1422 - Possible site of post medieval Bowling Green, Camden Crescent, Dover
Summary
A bowling green is noted on the north eastern side of the 'Great Pent' (today known as Wellington Dock) on early post medieval mapping. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3209 4120 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A bowling green is noted on the north eastern side of the 'Great Pent' (today known as Wellington Dock) on early post medieval mapping. William Eldred's map, dating to 1641, depicts it as a large fenced green, labelled 'The Bowling Place' opposite the eastern end of Bench Street. The exact date of the construction and demolition of this bowling green is unknown. (1)
<1> William Eldred, 1641, The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor, The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor sheet 1/2 (Map). SKE31804.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31804 Map: William Eldred. 1641. The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor. The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor sheet 1/2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 1 2017 10:02AM