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Monument record TR 34 SW 1597 - Section of the CLBR fort II defensive ditch and berm (B10) at Durham Hill
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. A section of the northern ditch and berm was located during a small excavation on Durham Hill (Durham Hill north site) in 1971. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3181 4139 (4m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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 (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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 4:06PM