Monument record TR 34 SW 1687 - Section of the western defensive ditch and berm of the late Roman Saxon Shore fort, located at the Cause is Altered site, Dover

Summary

During a series of extensive rescue excavations, ahead of development in Dover’s town centre, undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue unit a series of features relating to the late Roman Saxon Shore Fort were excavated and recorded. The defensive ditch and associated berm were located in various locations (but mainly along the western side of the fort) close to the outside face of the fort walls. This includes a substantial section of the ditch and berm which was uncovered during excavations in an area which was previously occupied by the National School and the Cause is Altered public house (Cause is Altered Site) both of which fronted onto Princes Street. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3184 4138 (15m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Brian Philp, The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent (Monograph). SKE32061.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Brian Philp. The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Cause is Altered Public House Site, Princes Street (EKE4650)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2019 2:43PM