Monument record TR 34 SW 1593 - Chalk block drain (B49) of the CLBR fort II, located at Durham Hill, Dover
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3180 4137 (2m by 5m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Summarised from publication)
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. A chalk block drain was located midway between the inside face of the fort wall and the west wall of the later barrack block (B30), during a small excavation on Durham Hill (Durham Hill south site).
The drain was traced for a total of 5.3m north-south across the site where it was generally 25-30cm wide and 30cm deep. Its base was un-lined and sides were constructed of chalk blocks set on edge. One large chalk block capstone was also recovered. (1)
<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 3:54PM