Monument record TR 34 SW 1700 - Possible section of early Roman Quay, Gaol Lane 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 section of a substantial wooden structure was located beneath the later Roman deposits of the Roman Saxon Shore Fort. A total of 15 wooden posts were located near the edge of a natural bank which likely represents the former location of the west bank of the Dour Estuary. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3193 4137 (3m by 6m) (12 map features)
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 (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations in Dover town centre, Market Hall/Gaol Lane excavation (Ref: EI 15373) (EKE15653)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2019 2:56PM