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Monument details
| HER Number: | TR 34 SW 1848 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval walling, Biggin Street, Dover. |
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Summary
Two sections of Medieval walling were discovered during works associated with the construction of the post office on Biggin Street. Dover in 1912-1913. The upper wall was of Flemish brick and rubble and cut into the lower one which was of chalk laid on ‘stiff clay’, probably spread over the peaty soil. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
| Grid Reference: | TR 31717 41604 |
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| Map Sheet: | TR34SW |
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| Parish: | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Monument Types
- WALL (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Full description
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Two sections of Medieval walling were discovered during works associated with the construction of the post office on Biggin Street. Dover in 1912-1913. The upper wall was of Flemish brick and rubble and cut into the lower one which was of chalk laid on ‘stiff clay’, probably spread over the peaty soil. (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. |
