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Monument record TR 34 SW 1476 - Later 19th century made ground representing the infilling of Paradise Pent, Dover Western Docks
Summary
During archaeological observations of bulk excavations at the site of the Elizabeth Street Pumping Station, Dover, nearly 2m of made ground was revealed over the natural gravels and chalk. This made ground likely represents the infilling of the Paradise Pent which was situated here in the earlier post medieval period. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3158 4049 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 1997, Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment, Elizabeth Street Pumping Station Progress Report (Unpublished document). SKE7225.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7225 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1997. Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment, Elizabeth Street Pumping Station Progress Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment, Elizabeth Street Pumping Sation, Progress Report. 1997 (Ref: WA/36161/0760) (EKE15809)
- Event Boundary: Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment, Elizabeth Street Pumping Sation, Progress Report. 1997 (Ref: WA/36161/0760) (EKE5341)
Record last edited
Apr 28 2017 10:42AM