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Monument record TR 34 SW 147 - Anglo Saxon town and port of Dover.
Summary
Important evidence of Anglo-Saxon urban development was revealed during excavation by B Philp in 1972 ahead of the York Street bypass and development of the town centre. Evidence of settlement from the 5th to the 7th centuries was uncovered. Documentary sources also point to an important settlement at Dover in the early Medieval period. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3186 4141 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dr. Ann Williams and Prof. G. H. Martin (ed.), 1089, The Domesday Book (Monograph). SWX7210.
<2> Lorraine Sencicle, 2016, The Dover Historian - Origins of the Cinque Ports and Dover (Website). SKE32110.
<3> Haslam, J. (ed.), 1984, Anglo-Saxon towns in southern England (Monograph). SWX7211.
<4> Brian Philp., 2003, The Discovery and Excavation of Anglo Saxon Dover (Monograph). SKE31831.
<5> Leslie Webster and John Cherry, 1973, Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1972 . Vol. 17, Med Arch 17 1973 145 (L E Webster & J Cherry) (Article in serial). SKE32082.
<6> Keith Parfitt, Barry Corke and John Cotter, 2006, Townwall Street, Dover: Excavations 1996 (Monograph). SKE31840.
<7> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 1990, Historic Dover: an archaeological Implications Survey of the town (Unpublished document). SKE31352.
<8> Maritime Archaeology, 2008, Dover Terminal 2 EIA: Historic Environment Baseline Report Volume 1 (Unpublished document). SKE31717.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX7210 Monograph: Dr. Ann Williams and Prof. G. H. Martin (ed.). 1089. The Domesday Book.
- <2> SKE32110 Website: Lorraine Sencicle. 2016. The Dover Historian - Origins of the Cinque Ports and Dover.
- <3> SWX7211 Monograph: Haslam, J. (ed.). 1984. Anglo-Saxon towns in southern England.
- <4> SKE31831 Monograph: Brian Philp.. 2003. The Discovery and Excavation of Anglo Saxon Dover.
- <5> SKE32082 Article in serial: Leslie Webster and John Cherry. 1973. Medieval Archaeology: Medieval Britain in 1972 . Vol. 17. Vol. 17 pp 138-88. Med Arch 17 1973 145 (L E Webster & J Cherry).
- <6> SKE31840 Monograph: Keith Parfitt, Barry Corke and John Cotter. 2006. Townwall Street, Dover: Excavations 1996.
- <7> SKE31352 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1990. Historic Dover: an archaeological Implications Survey of the town.
- <8> SKE31717 Unpublished document: Maritime Archaeology. 2008. Dover Terminal 2 EIA: Historic Environment Baseline Report Volume 1.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (18)
- Parent of: Anglo Saxon Glass Vessel, located above the Roman Military Bath House, Dover (Findspot) (TR 34 SW 1246)
- Parent of: Anglo-Norman Wheel Thrown spouted pitcher, Burial Ground site, Dover. (Findspot) (TR 34 SW 1248)
- Parent of: Anglo-Saxon Sceatta, located near York Street. Dover. (Findspot) (TR 34 SW 173)
- Parent of: Evidence for Anglo Saxon occupation located on Bench Street, Dover. (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1442)
- Parent of: Saxon boulder road (S12) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1970 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1549)
- Parent of: Saxon church /Hall(S14) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1974-79 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1551)
- Parent of: Saxon Hall (S10) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1975 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1547)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (N1) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1973 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1533)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (N2) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1985 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1536)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (N3) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1983 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1538)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (S11) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1970 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1548)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (S13) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1976-78 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1550)
- Parent of: Saxon Hut (S9) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1975-9 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1546)
- Parent of: Saxon structure (N6) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1983 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1542)
- Parent of: Saxon structure (N7) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1983 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1543)
- Parent of: Saxon structure (N8) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1983 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1544)
- Parent of: Saxon weaving hut (N4) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1975-6 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1539)
- Parent of: Series of Saxon soil deposits (N5) uncovered during excavation in Dover Town centre, 1975-6 (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1541)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations in Dover town centre, Barwicks Workshop site. (EKE15850)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations in Dover town centre, Saxon features, northern site. (EKE15848)
- Intrusive Event: Rescue excavations in Dover town centre, southern site (Barwicks Yard). (EKE15849)
Related Thematic Articles (1)
Record last edited
Apr 3 2023 12:42PM