Monument record TR 34 SW 1583 - Staircase associated with underground Roman well, Dover

Summary

During a series of rescue excavations undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in Dover Town centre, a substantial underground Roman well which was located within the walls of, and would have served, the Classis Britannica fort, was excavated and recorded. Three main elements of the well were identified, including a staircase which consisted of 14 steps cut into the natural chalk. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3187 4139 (3m by 5m) (14 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, 2014, Discoveries and Excavations Across Kent, 1970-2014 (Monograph). SKE32015.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Brian Philp. 2014. Discoveries and Excavations Across Kent, 1970-2014.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of a Roman underground well within the CLBR fort, Dover (EKE15865)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Mar 30 2023 12:53PM