Monument record TR 34 SW 1555 - Furnace in room one (stoke hole) of the Roman military bath house, Dover.

Summary

During excavations undertaken in Dover town centre by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, a Roman military bath house was excavated and recorded. The extreme west end of the bath house complex was occupied by a stoke hole or furnace room, in which was situated a large furnace on the eastern side. The original furnace was almost completely concealed by a later furnace which was not removed during the excavation. This later furnace was subsequently re-located during the period three development of the bath house, eastwards into room two. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3184 4143 (5m by 2m) (8 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Brian Philp, The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent (Monograph). SKE32061.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Brian Philp. The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavations in Dover Town centre, Roman military bath house site (EKE15856)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2019 11:55AM