Monument record TR 34 SW 1751 - Demolition layers overlying the remains of the Roman 'Painted House', 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 demolition layers relating to the demolition of the eastern side of the Roman 'Painted House' and associated structures, and the construction of the late Roman Saxon Shore Fort, were recorded. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3184 4146 (10m by 22m) Estimated from sources
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.

<2> R. P. Wright, 1973, Kent Archaeological Review; Tile Makers Score from Dover. Vol. 34. (Article in serial). SKE31752.

<3> Brian Philp, The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent (Monograph). SKE32061.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Philp, B. 1989. The Roman House with Bacchic Murals at Dover.
  • <2> Article in serial: R. P. Wright. 1973. Kent Archaeological Review; Tile Makers Score from Dover. Vol. 34.. Vol. 34, page 105.
  • <3> Monograph: Brian Philp. The Discovery and Excavation of the Roman Shore Fort at Dover, Kent.

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 2:39PM