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Monument record TR 34 SW 1589 - The western granary of the CLBR fort II (B16) 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. The extreme north west corner of the western granary were located during a small excavation at Durham Hill (Durham Hill south). It was a substantial masonry structure, similar in form to the eastern granary (B17). (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3181 4137 (2m by 3m) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
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 (10)
- SHERD (Roman - 100 AD to 250 AD?)
- SHERD (Roman - 100 AD to 200 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 192 AD to 225 AD)
- FIGURINE (Roman - 150 AD to 225 AD)
- RING (Roman - 125 AD to 225 AD?)
- PIN (Roman - 150 AD? to 250 AD?)
- BROOCH (Roman - 125 AD? to 210 AD?)
- BUCKLE (Roman - 125 AD? to 210 AD?)
- STUD (Roman - 125 AD? to 210 AD?)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Roman - 125 AD? to 210 AD)
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