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Monument record TR 34 SW 1688 - Bastion (No 1) of the late Roman Saxon Shore fort, located at the Car park 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. During these excavations a total of seven of the Shore Forts external bastions were located and excavated. This includes the heavily damaged remains of the south-western corner bastion which was uncovered during the excavation of a small car park on the north side of Queens Street (Car Park Site). (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information).
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 3184 4136 (5m by 3m) (3 map features) |
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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> Brian Philp, The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent (Monograph). SKE32061.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32061 Monograph: Brian Philp. The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Car Park Site, Queen Street (EKE4654)
- Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:44PM