Monument record TR 34 SW 1556 - Room two (hot bath) 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. A small room, immediately to the east of the stoke hole, containing a small hot bath was located. Two phases of development are represented by the evidence, the second phase destroying most of the first, and a later large furnace destroying most of the second. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3185 4143 (4m by 6m) (5 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, 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 (0)

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 12:03PM