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Monument record TR 34 SW 1683 - Possible location of a barrack block (B34) of the Roman CLBR fort II at Dover.
Summary
During extensive rescue excavations undertaken across Dover’s Town centre by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, extensive remains of the Classis Britannica Fort were uncovered and recorded, these included parts of all four of the walls, two gate houses, numerous drains and sewers and at least nine of the internal structures of the fort. From this evidence it is clear that the arrangements broadly reflect the standard layout of a Roman auxiliary fort and it is therefore possible to ascertain the locations of the structures and features which are commonly located within Roman forts but have remained unexcavated at Dover. It is almost certain, despite the lack of excavated evidence, that the Via Praetoria would have run through the centre of the fort through the east gate. It would have likely consisted of a broad metalled road running east-west though the fort. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information)
Location
Grid reference | TR 3186 4135 (point) Approximate |
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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)
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Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 10:35AM