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Monument record TR 34 SW 1670 - Projected line of the CLBR fort walls, Dover
Summary
During rescue excavations in Dover town centre undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in the 1970's, sections of all four of the walls of the Roman Classis Britannica Fort were revealed. Alongside this, parts of the northern and eastern gate houses the north-east corner and the south-west corner were also located. From these remains it is possible to ascertain the overall original dimensions of the CLBR fort. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3185 4134 (104m by 122m) (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 (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2019 4:42PM