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Monument record TR 34 SW 1707 - The 'East Building' - Part the east range of a Roman (3rd century) Mansio, Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover
Summary
During a series of extensive rescue excavations, ahead of development in Dover’s town centre undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, the remains of a large scale Roman Structure were revealed to the north of Market Street and West of Cannon Street (Cannon Street Site). These remains have been interpreted as being part of the eastern section of the south range of mansio, the western section being the 'Painted House' (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3186 4146 (16m by 9m) 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> 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 (6)
- Parent of: Area of metalling south of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1717)
- Parent of: North passage of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1715)
- Parent of: Room 10 of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1713)
- Parent of: Room 7 of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1708)
- Parent of: Room 8 of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1709)
- Parent of: Room 9 of the 'East Building', Located at the Cannon Street West Site, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1711)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavations Dover Town Centre, Cannon Street West Site (Ref: EI 15384) (EKE4263)
- Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 1:07PM