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Monument details

Summary

A small fragment of century scrollwork and border pattern in red on a white ground is present on the west wall, south end of the Great Hall, on the second floor of the Keep. The date of this decoration is unclear but is possibly 13th or 14th century. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Monument Types

• WALL PAINTING (Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1299 AD?)

Full description

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A small fragment of century scrollwork and border pattern in red on a white ground is present on the west wall, south end of the Great Hall, on the second floor of the Keep at Dover Castle. The date of this decoration is unclear but is possibly 13th or 14th century. Two floors of accomodation are present and the first and second storeys have an identical plan. However there is clear architectural evidence that the second storey rooms were the principal state rooms, having higher ceilings, direct access to the main Chapel and more ornamental details, such as, richly decorated window embrasures. This fragment of wall painting was conserved in April 1982. A copy of her report on the conservation programme is filed in the English Heritage, Wall Painting Conservation Section record archive. This fragment is an important testimony to the original appearance of the room. However, its condition is poor and further loss appears to be occurring.

<1> J. Davies, S. Stewart, 1996, Wall Painting Condition Audit, Dover Castle, Kent. (Unpublished document). SKE31720.

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