Monument record TR 34 SW 1719 - Animal Pens or Huts located within the walls of the Roman Saxon Shore Fort in Dover, Kent

Summary

During a series of extensive rescue excavations, ahead of development in Dover’s town centre undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit a number of small sub-circular or ovoid structures were uncovered beneath the occupation deposits associated with the Roman Saxon Shore Fort. These were located in an area immediately to the south and south-west of the remains of the church of St Martin-Le-Grand (Barwicks Yard Site). The function of these features is uncertain, some of them, may have been small animal pens but the presence of ovens and hearths in others suggests their use at some point as workshops of huts. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3187 4139 (25m by 32m) (23 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (4)

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, southern site (Barwicks Yard). (EKE15849)
  • Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2019 2:55PM