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Findspot record TR 34 SW 1463 - Prehistoric occupation evidence at the Royal Victoria Hospital, High Street, Dover
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation ahead of development of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover, a series of layers in trench 3 produced a number of struck flints and a piece of Prehistoric pottery. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3152 4181 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (0)
Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust, ahead of the development of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover, a number of archaeologically significant features and layers were uncovered. In Trench 3, below levels containing later Medieval material, a series of cream brown clay with chalk layers were revealed. These included some struck flints and a piece of Prehistoric pottery. These levels have been interpreted as hillwash deposits. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1994, Canterburys Archaeology 1993-1994: Fieldwork: Kent Sites Vol. 19 (Article in serial). SKE32028.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32028 Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1994. Canterburys Archaeology 1993-1994: Fieldwork: Kent Sites Vol. 19. Vol 19 pp. 20-32.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation trenching and borehole sampling at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover, Trench 3 (EKE15765)
- Event Boundary: Watching brief, evaluation trenching and borehole sampling at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover (EKE8149)
Record last edited
Jul 18 2017 1:20PM