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Monument record TR 34 SW 1796 - Roman ditch and pits, former Post Office site, Biggin Street, Dover.
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation undertaken at the former site of the Post Office on Biggin Street, Dover, a Roman ditch and two possible pits were uncovered. An alluvial layer containing pottery dating to the Roman period was also located an may represent the former location of part of the Roman Harbour basin. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3170 4161 (22m by 11m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 1998, Former Post Office, Biggin St/Priory St, Dover, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE6592.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6592 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1998. Former Post Office, Biggin St/Priory St, Dover, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of the Biggin Street Post Office site, Dover. 1998 (Ref: DOBS 98) (EKE4859)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of the Biggin Street Post Office site, Dover. 1998. Trench 2 (Ref: DOBS 98) (EKE16018)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of the Biggin Street Post Office site, Dover. 1998. Trench 4 (Ref: DOBS 98) (EKE16020)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:37PM