Monument record TR 34 SW 1599 - East Gatehouse of the CLBR fort II (B14), located at the B.M.W. Site, 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. Excavations at the former site of the substantial Warren and Reynolds store, to the north of Queen Street, revealed the foundations of a substantial Roman tower which would have formed the north side of the large eastern gate of the fort. Little of its structure or related stratigraphy survived due to the extensive later activity at the site, but it was possible to ascertain the original size and plan of the structure. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3189 4136 (7m by 6m) (4 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

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

<2> Paul Bennett, 1993, Archaeologia Cantiana: Interim Report on work carried out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust Vol. 112 (Article in serial). SKE31772.

<3> Anon., 1993, Interim Report on Work carried out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (Article in serial). SWX7352.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Philp, B. J.. 1981. The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977.
  • <2> Article in serial: Paul Bennett. 1993. Archaeologia Cantiana: Interim Report on work carried out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust Vol. 112. Vol 112 pp. 355-403.
  • <3> Article in serial: Anon.. 1993. Interim Report on Work carried out in 1993 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 112, pages 355-403.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at the White Cliffs Centre, 1992 (EKE22620)
  • Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, B.M.W. Site (EKE4817)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Nov 29 2023 3:59PM