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Monument record TR 34 SW 1726 - Hypocaust beneath Roman Tufa Block building (C6) associated with the Roman 'Painted House' complex, Dover
Summary
During a series of extensive rescue excavations, ahead of development in Dover’s town centre undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit a hypocaust was uncovered beneath a building (C6) which was located at the north eastern end of the Bingo Hall/ Painted House site. The hypocaust had been substantially robbed and infilled with rubble but parts of at least 21 pillars were located. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3183 4146 (3m by 6m) (23 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Philp, B, 1989, The Roman House with Bacchic Murals at Dover (Monograph). SKE24004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24004 Monograph: Philp, B. 1989. The Roman House with Bacchic Murals at Dover.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue Excavation Dover Town Centre, Painted House and Bingo Hall Sites (EKE4658)
- Event Boundary: Rescue excavations within Dover Town Centre ahead of development of York Street, Dover (EKE15656)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:54PM