Monument record TR 34 SW 1547 - Saxon Hall (S10) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1975

Summary

This large structure was located just 70cm below the floor within the derelict Barwicks workshop, on the eastern side of the site, to the south of Market Street. Much of the structure had been destroyed by later activity on the site, including grave cuts, large pits and 19th century foundations. The surviving features included stone and clay floors and evidence of timber walls on at least two sides. Evidence of this structures destruction by a fire was recovered in the form of burnt daub and fire debris over and around it. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3185 4142 (6m by 8m) (12 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Brian Philp., 2003, The Discovery and Excavation of Anglo Saxon Dover (Monograph). SKE31831.

<2> Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 2018, Mead-Halls of the Oicingas, A new Kentish perspective on the Anglo-Saxon Great Hall complex phenomenon (Unpublished document). SKE53121.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Brian Philp.. 2003. The Discovery and Excavation of Anglo Saxon Dover.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. 2018. Mead-Halls of the Oicingas, A new Kentish perspective on the Anglo-Saxon Great Hall complex phenomenon.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations in Dover town centre, Barwicks Workshop site. (EKE15850)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Jan 23 2025 11:54AM