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Monument record TR 34 SW 1642 - Latrine (B33) 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, a latrine block was located against the inside face of the south wall of the Classis Britannica Fort, in 1971 at the Battle of Britain Homes site. 7.2m of the latrine's chalk block walling was traced in the south west corner of the site. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3189 4130 (6m by 5m) 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 (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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 3:04PM