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Monument record TR 34 SW 2745 - Former site of Castle jetty, Eastern Docks, Dover
Summary
Castle Jetty was situated at the foot of the sea cliff below the eastern defences of Dover Castle, some 350 metres north-east of Mote’s Bulwark. Work on this major new jetty began in 1752 and was completed in 1754. As originally built, the jetty had a length of 126 feet (38.50 metres), extending from the shoreline opposite Athol Terrace. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 32897 41550 (55m by 172m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Dover Eastern Docks New Approach Road: Archaeological Watching-brief: Report on Castle Jetty (Unpublished document). SKE16248.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2005, Dover Eastern Docks Exit Road Redesign: Archaeological Implications Report (with special reference to Castle Jetty) (Unpublished document). SKE12643.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875, 1876/1:2500 (Map). SWX11831.
<4> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947, 1938/1:2500 (Map). Ske12644.
<5> Ordnance Survey, 2009, OS MasterMap, 2009/MasterMap (Cartographic materials). SWX15710.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SKE16248 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2009. Dover Eastern Docks New Approach Road: Archaeological Watching-brief: Report on Castle Jetty.
- <2> SKE12643 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2005. Dover Eastern Docks Exit Road Redesign: Archaeological Implications Report (with special reference to Castle Jetty).
- <3> SWX11831 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500. 1876/1:2500.
- <4> SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947. 1938/1:2500.
- <5> SWX15710 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 2009. OS MasterMap. 2009/MasterMap.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk Based Assessment implication report regarding: Castle Jetty, Eastern Docks Dover (EKE9600)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10072)
- Event Boundary: Watching Brief on Castle Jetty, Dover (Ref: CJD-WB-08) (EKE10547)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief on Castle Jetty, Dover (Ref: CJD-WB-08) (EKE19234)
Record last edited
Jul 8 2019 12:38PM