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Monument record TR 34 SW 1606 - Chalk block drain (B93) of the CLBR fort II, 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 in 1973-74, at the former site of the substantial Warren and Reynolds store, to the north of Queen Street, a chalk block drain (B93) was uncovered and traced for a total distance of 0.5m running roughly north-east by south-west, towards the harbour. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3189 4136 (0m by 1m) 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 (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- 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
Aug 23 2019 4:11PM