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Monument record TR 34 SW 1588 - Section of the CLBR fort II defensive ditch and berm (B9) located at Durham Hill, Dover
Summary
During extensive rescue excavations undertaken across Dover's Town centre by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, Substantial remains of the Classis Britannica fort were uncovered and recorded. Sections of the ditch which fronted the fort wall were located in four areas, lying on the south, west and north sides of the walls of the fort. Part of the ditch and berm on the western side of the fort was discovered during a small excavation at Durham Hill. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 3180 4137 (2m by 7m) (3 map features) |
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Map sheet | TR34SW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Philp, B. J., 1981, The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977 (Monograph). SKE7863.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7863 Monograph: Philp, B. J.. 1981. The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Durham Hill South Site (EKE4656)
- Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2019 3:50PM