Monument record TR 34 SW 1596 - Part of the CLBR fort II wall (B3), located at Durham Hill, Dover

Summary

During extensive rescue excavations undertaken across Dovers Town centre by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, substantial remains of the Classis Britannica fort were uncovered and recorded. Sections of all four walls of the Classsis Britannica were located, including a length of the western wall which was located during excavations on Durham Hill in 1971 (Durham Hill north site). (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3179 4138 (2m by 1m) From rectified plan
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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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 all four walls of the Classsis Britannica were located, including a length of the western wall which was located during excavations on Durham Hill in 1971 (Durham Hill north site).

The wall was 1.2m wide constructed of chalk blocks upon a tufa-mortar bed which was supported by a pebble base. (1)


<1> Philp, B. J., 1981, The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977 (Monograph). SKE7863.

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  • <1> Monograph: Philp, B. J.. 1981. The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Durham Hill North Site (EKE4819)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 23 2019 4:05PM