Monument record TR 34 SW 1703 - Metalled surface running through the southern wall of the Roman Saxon Shore Fort at 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. This includes two areas of pebble metalling which are associated with an inserted gateway in the southern wall of the shore fort. One area is to the north and the other is to the south of the wall and the represent a road running north-south out of the fort. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3193 4136 (4m by 12m) (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 (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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 2:48PM