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Monument record TR 34 SW 1586 - Underground Roman well, associated with the Classis Britnnica Fort II, 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, walls and the well shaft itself. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 3187 4140 (5m by 9m) From rectified plan |
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Map sheet | TR34SW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Brian Philp, 2014, Discoveries and Excavations Across Kent, 1970-2014 (Monograph). SKE32015.
<2> Philp, B. J., 1979, Kent Archaeological Review: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit Vol. 57 (Article in serial). SKE31968.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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
May 3 2017 3:57PM