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Monument record TR 34 SW 1754 - Medieval Chalk Block Tomb located beneath the southern chapel of the Church of St. Martin-Le-Grand, Dover
Summary
During rescue excavations undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit at remains of the Church of St. Martin-Le-Grand, Dover, in 1974, a chalk block tomb was uncovered containing a lead coffin and skeleton. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3189 4140 (4m by 1m) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Philp, B. J., 2002, Archaeology in the Front Line: 50 Years of Kent Rescue 1952 - 2002 (Monograph). SKE11928.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1991-1992, Canterbury's Archaeology, Sites Outside Canterbury 1991-1992 (Article in serial). SKE31645.
<3> Philip A. Rahtz, 1958, Archaeologia Cantiana, Dover: Stembrook and St. Martin Le Grand. Vol. 72 (Article in serial). SKE31641.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE11928 Monograph: Philp, B. J.. 2002. Archaeology in the Front Line: 50 Years of Kent Rescue 1952 - 2002.
- <2> SKE31645 Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1991-1992. Canterbury's Archaeology, Sites Outside Canterbury 1991-1992. 1991-1992, pp. 11-16.
- <3> SKE31641 Article in serial: Philip A. Rahtz. 1958. Archaeologia Cantiana, Dover: Stembrook and St. Martin Le Grand. Vol. 72. Vol. 72, pp 111-117.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations at St. Martin-Le-Grand, Dover. (EKE15920)
- Event Boundary: Rescue excavations at St. Martin-Le-Grand, Dover. (EKE15919)
Record last edited
Apr 4 2017 4:47PM