Monument record TR 34 SW 1331 - South pier/Train Ferry Dock and Dunkirk Jetty, Dover

Summary

A pier in the approximate position of South Pier can be traced back to the sixteenth century, is thought to have largely survived, with necessary repairs, until 1827. The south pier was incorporated into Train Ferry Dock when it was completed along with Dunkirk Jetty in 1936 (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3205 4035 (249m by 146m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> Thomas Digges, 1588, Plan of Work at Dover Harbour (Map). SKE31986.

<2> Thomas Digges, 1595, The state of Dover Haven with the New workes (Map). SKE31987.

<3> Alec Macdonald, 1937, Archaeologia Cantiana: Plans of Dover Harbour in the Sixteenth Century Vol. 49 (Article in serial). SKE31789.

<4> William Van Mildert, 1828, A Short Historical sketch of the Town of Dover and its Neighbourhood. (Monograph). SKE32004.

<5> John Thompson, 1532, A platt of the Works done (Map). SKE31975.

<6> W. Batcheller, 1828, A New History of Dover and of Dover Castle (Monograph). SKE32012.

<7> William Eldred (?), 1631, Plan of lands belonging to the Priory and now to Master Buffkyn (Map). SKE31988.

<8> William Eldred, 1641, The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor (Map). SKE31804.

<9> John Symonds, 1583-1584, Dover Harbour (Map). SKE32347.

<10> J. Foquet, 1737, Plan of the town, harbour and fortifications of Dover (Map). SKE31991.

<11> Thomas and Henry Hogben, 1769, The topography and Mensuration of Dover Pier, Harbour, Houses and Lands from DHB (Map). SKE31992.

<12> Dover Harbour Board, 2016, Heritage Recording at Train Ferry Dock and Dunkirk Jetty: desktop study (Unpublished document). SKE31816.

<13> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.

<14> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.

<15> Maritime Archaeology, 2008, Dover Terminal 2 -EIA: Historic environmental assessment report (Unpublished document). SKE29382.

<16> Maritime Archaeology, 2008, Dover Terminal 2 EIA: Historic Environment Baseline Report Volume 1 (Unpublished document). SKE31717.

<17> English Heritage, 2009, Listing Decision Notices, Granville Dock, Hoverport, North Pier, South Pier and Dunkirk Jetty (Unpublished document). SKE32052.

Sources/Archives (17)

  • <1> Map: Thomas Digges. 1588. Plan of Work at Dover Harbour. Unknown. Unknown.
  • <2> Map: Thomas Digges. 1595. The state of Dover Haven with the New workes. Unknown. Unknown.
  • <3> Article in serial: Alec Macdonald. 1937. Archaeologia Cantiana: Plans of Dover Harbour in the Sixteenth Century Vol. 49. Vol. 49 pp. 108-126.
  • <4> Monograph: William Van Mildert. 1828. A Short Historical sketch of the Town of Dover and its Neighbourhood..
  • <5> Map: John Thompson. 1532. A platt of the Works done. Photocopy. Unknown.
  • <6> Monograph: W. Batcheller. 1828. A New History of Dover and of Dover Castle.
  • <7> Map: William Eldred (?). 1631. Plan of lands belonging to the Priory and now to Master Buffkyn. Unknown. Unknown.
  • <8> Map: William Eldred. 1641. The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor.
  • <9> Map: John Symonds. 1583-1584. Dover Harbour.
  • <10> Map: J. Foquet. 1737. Plan of the town, harbour and fortifications of Dover. Unknown. 1:2400.
  • <11> Map: Thomas and Henry Hogben. 1769. The topography and Mensuration of Dover Pier, Harbour, Houses and Lands from DHB.
  • <12> Unpublished document: Dover Harbour Board. 2016. Heritage Recording at Train Ferry Dock and Dunkirk Jetty: desktop study.
  • <13> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1.
  • <14> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.
  • <15> Unpublished document: Maritime Archaeology. 2008. Dover Terminal 2 -EIA: Historic environmental assessment report.
  • <16> Unpublished document: Maritime Archaeology. 2008. Dover Terminal 2 EIA: Historic Environment Baseline Report Volume 1.
  • <17> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2009. Listing Decision Notices, Granville Dock, Hoverport, North Pier, South Pier and Dunkirk Jetty.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Dover Terminal 2 -EIA: Historic Environment assessment and Impact and Mitigation Assessment (Ref: MA: 1779) (EKE15433)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Heritage Recording of Train Ferry Dock and Dunkirk Jetty (EKE15642)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10072)

Record last edited

Sep 5 2018 2:03PM