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Monument details
| HER Number: | TR 34 SW 1847 |
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| Type of record: | Findspot |
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| Name: | Possible Medieval or early post medieval grave stones, Biggin Street, Dover |
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Summary
Fragments from two possible grave stones were uncovered during works associated with the construction of the Post Office on Biggin Street, Dover in 1912-1913. One is a square pilaster with emblems of morality and is from a 16th or early 17th century tomb; a piece with ribbon and foliage work may belong with it. Another with two tangent circles, containing deeply turned inner circles and round central sinkings, this is of a possible 13th century date. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information)
| Grid Reference: | TR 3170 4158 |
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| Map Sheet: | TR34SW |
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| Parish: | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Monument Types
- GRAVESTONE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1650 AD?)
Associated Finds
- GRAVESTONE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1650 AD?)
Full description
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Fragments from two possible grave stones were uncovered during works associated with the construction of the Post Office on Biggin Street, Dover in 1912-1913. One is a square pilaster with emblems of morality and is from a 16th or early 17th century tomb; a piece with ribbon and foliage work may belong with it. Another with two tangent circles, containing deeply turned inner circles and round central sinkings, this is of a possible 13th century date. (1)
<1> S. E. Rigold, 1969, The Roman Haven at Dover; Archaeological Journal Vol. 126 (Article in serial). SKE32373.
Sources and further reading
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| Source description | | <1> | Article in serial: S. E. Rigold. 1969. The Roman Haven at Dover; Archaeological Journal Vol. 126. Vol 126 pp. 79-100. |
