Monument record TR 34 SW 1639 - Ditch underlying barrack block (B25) of the CLBR fort II, located at the Battle of Britain Homes site, Dover.

Summary

During extensive rescue excavations undertaken across Dover’s Town centre by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, the southern end of a substantial structure representing a barrack block (B25) was located under which was situated a small ditch running roughly north-north-west by south-south-east, at the Battle of Britain Homes site in 1971. This ditch is sealed by the walls and floor of the period one barrack block and obviously predates the earliest building at this location. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3187 4133 (14m by 31m) (9 map features)
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> Monograph: Philp, B. J.. 1981. The Excavation of the Roman Forts of the Classis Britannica at Dover 1970-1977.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations at the Battle of Britain Homes site, York Street, Dover (EKE4474)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Feb 1 2023 3:03PM