Monument record TR 34 SW 1558 - Hypocaust beneath room three (hot room 1) 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 substantial hypocaust was located beneath room three, which was a hot room located to the east of the hot bath in room 2. This hypocaust may be associated with the period two re-build of this room, but it is likely that it replaces an earlier hypocaust associated with the first period, imprints of which were uncovered in a small examination of the period one floor. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3185 4143 (5m by 4m) (49 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 (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

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

May 3 2017 3:48PM