Monument record TR 34 SW 1690 - Section of the western wall of the late Roman Saxon Shore fort, located at the Burial Ground 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. Long lengths of both the south and western defensive walls of the Shore fort were located at various sites during these excavations. This includes a small section of walling and a 12m length of the associated foundations, which was uncovered during the excavation a large area covering most of the disused burial ground of St. Martin-Le-Grand's church (Burial Ground site). (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3184 4139 (5m by 11m) From rectified plan
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> Monograph: Brian Philp. The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Burial Ground Site (Ref: EI 15378) (EKE4762)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2019 2:44PM